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Overview |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or USciences?
- Millsaps College is 58.7% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at Millsaps than University of the Sciences ($40,940.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 23.8% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($14,210 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($32,669 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 18 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at USciences (3.63)
Millsaps vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or USciences? 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 USciences and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than University of the Sciences (66% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $40,700 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $50,400)
- University of the Sciences and Millsaps graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of the Sciences and Millsaps graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/