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Overview |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 11,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #788 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $7,992 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $24,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $9,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $14,417 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $9,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 8,345 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 6,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1023/1210 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (11,283 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or UTC?
- Millsaps College is 412.3% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.8% higher at Millsaps than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($40,940.00 vs. $24,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Millsaps ($14,417 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 49.6% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($9,500 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 250.9% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($32,669 vs. $9,309)
Millsaps vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 76 points higher than at UTC (1087)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UTC (24)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UTC (3.61)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (82.6%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or UTC? 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 UTC and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (66% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $9,800 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $6,208 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($20,792 vs. $27,000)
- UTC graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/