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Overview |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,669 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #133 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $61,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $61,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,739 | $33,172 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,975 | $47,463 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,058 | 5,560 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 3,185 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1220/1360 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,669 students vs. 626 students)
Millsaps vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($61,858.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Millsaps College ($61,858.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($26,739 vs. $33,172)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 22% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($14,210 vs. $17,334)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 39.7% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($47,463 vs. $33,975)
Millsaps vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Millsaps .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (57.3%) than Millsaps (49%)
Millsaps vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Hobart William Smith Colleges is higher than Millsaps College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Hobart William Smith Colleges earn on average $9,800 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($60,200 vs. $50,400)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Millsaps graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges and Millsaps graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/