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Overview |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1135/1354 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 661 students)
Mercer vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Mercer for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Millsaps than Mercer University ($40,940.00 vs. $39,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercer University than Millsaps ($22,087 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercer University are 1.2% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($14,046 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 3.3% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($33,740 vs. $32,669)
Mercer vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 54 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Mercer vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer or Millsaps? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Millsaps and Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Mercer University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Mercer University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($57,300 vs. $50,400)
- Mercer University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mercer graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/