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Overview |
Millsaps | EC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,739 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,975 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,058 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | EC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Millsaps | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | EC | ||
| 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
- Elmira College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (657 students vs. 626 students)
Millsaps vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or EC?
- Millsaps College is 13.2% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.2% higher at Millsaps than Elmira College ($40,940.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Millsaps ($24,551 vs. $26,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 1.6% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,990 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Elmira College ($33,975 vs. $26,386)
Millsaps vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Millsaps .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Millsaps (49%)
Millsaps vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or EC? 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 EC and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Elmira College (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $4,400 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,000)
- Elmira College and Millsaps graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Elmira College and Millsaps graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/