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Overview |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bennington College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (880 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 48.1% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Bennington than Millsaps College ($60,648.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Bennington ($27,260 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 24.7% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,210 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Bennington College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 50.5% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($49,183 vs. $32,669)
Millsaps vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Millsaps .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bennington (3.51)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Millsaps vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Millsaps College (67% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $18,700 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $31,700)
- Bennington College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bennington graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bennington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/