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Overview |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 9% |
Students |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Drew University?
- Drew University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Drew University than Millsaps College ($43,074.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Drew University ($27,260 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 15.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($14,210 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 2.4% larger than aid received Drew University ($32,669 vs. $31,901)
Millsaps vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Millsaps .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Drew University? 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 Drew University and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Millsaps College (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $5,100 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,400)
- Drew University and Millsaps graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and Millsaps graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/