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Overview |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 2,773 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #247 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $47,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $47,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $14,160 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,739 | $30,790 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,975 | $32,359 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,058 | 4,238 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 3,437 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1190/1350 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,773 students vs. 626 students)
Millsaps vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($47,300.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at JCU than Millsaps College ($47,300.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than JCU ($26,739 vs. $30,790)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 0.4% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($14,160 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as John Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 5% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($33,975 vs. $32,359)
Millsaps vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 36 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Millsaps (49%)
Millsaps vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or JCU? 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 JCU and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Millsaps College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $50,400)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/