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Overview |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #329 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 77% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Ole Miss | ||
| 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
- University of Mississippi is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Ole Miss?
- Millsaps College is 351.3% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Millsaps than University of Mississippi ($40,940.00 vs. $26,292.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Millsaps ($14,289 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mississippi are 23.7% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($11,490 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than University of Mississippi (100% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 138.1% larger than aid received University of Mississippi ($32,669 vs. $13,720)
Millsaps vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 45 points higher than at Ole Miss (1118)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Ole Miss (25)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Ole Miss (3.6)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than University of Mississippi (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $2,300 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $50,400)
- University of Mississippi students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ole Miss graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ole Miss students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/