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Overview |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 13,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #14 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | vanderbilt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $61,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $61,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $21,054 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,739 | $26,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,975 | $57,723 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,058 | 45,313 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 2,844 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 6.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 57% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 34/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1510/1560 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $83,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Vanderbilt | ||
| 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
- Vanderbilt University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (13,456 students vs. 626 students)
Millsaps vs. Vanderbilt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Vanderbilt?
- Vanderbilt University is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($61,618.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Vanderbilt than Millsaps College ($61,618.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vanderbilt University than Millsaps ($26,689 vs. $26,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 48.2% lower than costs at Vanderbilt University ($14,210 vs. $21,054)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Vanderbilt University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vanderbilt University students is 69.9% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($57,723 vs. $33,975)
Millsaps vs. Vanderbilt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Vanderbilt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Vanderbilt or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Vanderbilt University (1498) is 335 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Vanderbilt students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (34) than students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Vanderbilt students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Vanderbilt (6.3%)
Millsaps vs. Vanderbilt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Vanderbilt? 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 Vanderbilt and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Vanderbilt is higher than Millsaps College (92% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Vanderbilt University earn on average $32,700 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($83,100 vs. $50,400)
- Vanderbilt University students graduate with a $13,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($14,000 vs. $27,000)
- Vanderbilt graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Vanderbilt graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/