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Overview |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $35,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $35,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $10,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $18,612 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $26,964 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 877 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 22.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1030/1280 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | CBU | ||
| 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
- Christian Brothers University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,934 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or CBU?
- Millsaps College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Millsaps than Christian Brothers University ($40,940.00 vs. $35,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Millsaps ($18,612 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 39% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,220 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as Christian Brothers University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 21.2% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($32,669 vs. $26,964)
Millsaps vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 58 points higher than at CBU (1105)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CBU (24)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or CBU? 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 CBU and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Christian Brothers University (66% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $200 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $50,400)
- Christian Brothers University and Millsaps graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Millsaps graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/