Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
MC LHU Berry College Ole Miss Rhodes College Samford University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Mississippi State Sewanee Ogelthorpe Hendrix College| Millsaps College | Mississippi University for Women | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Columbus, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 2,339 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #841 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | muw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $7,766 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $7,766 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $8,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $12,691 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $9,887 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 450 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 446 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 99.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.49 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 850/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $37,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $155 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 55% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 34% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | MUW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mississippi University for Women is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,339 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. MUW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or MUW?
- Millsaps College is 427.2% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- Out of state tuition is 427.2% higher at Millsaps than Mississippi University for Women ($40,940.00 vs. $7,766.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Millsaps ($12,691 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 73% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($8,212 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 230.4% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($32,669 vs. $9,887)
Millsaps vs. MUW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or MUW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MUW or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 151 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (99.1%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. MUW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or MUW? 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 MUW and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Mississippi University for Women (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $12,600 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $12,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($15,000 vs. $27,000)
- MUW graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($155 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/