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Overview |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 1,952 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #136 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $54,082 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $54,082 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $12,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,739 | $30,590 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,975 | $37,543 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,058 | 6,025 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 2,993 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 16.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1290/1490 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Rhodes College | ||
| 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
- Rhodes College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,952 students vs. 626 students)
Millsaps vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 32.1% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($54,082.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at Rhodes College than Millsaps College ($54,082.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Rhodes College ($26,739 vs. $30,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhodes College are 10.1% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,910 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as Rhodes College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 10.5% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($37,543 vs. $33,975)
Millsaps vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 143 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Rhodes College has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Millsaps (49%)
Millsaps vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Rhodes College is higher than Millsaps College (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Rhodes College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($59,400 vs. $50,400)
- Rhodes College students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,217 vs. $27,000)
- Rhodes College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Rhodes College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/