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Overview |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Spokane, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 2,415 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #304 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | whitworth.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $47,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $47,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $13,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $28,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $35,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 4,126 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 3,735 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 90.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 12.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1110/1350 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Whitworth University | ||
| 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
- Whitworth University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,415 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. Whitworth University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Whitworth University?
- Whitworth University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($47,700.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Whitworth University than Millsaps College ($47,700.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Whitworth University ($27,260 vs. $28,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Whitworth University are 8.5% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,100 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Whitworth University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Whitworth University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($35,336 vs. $32,669)
Millsaps vs. Whitworth University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Whitworth University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Whitworth University or Millsaps .
- Accepted freshman Whitworth University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Whitworth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. Whitworth University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Whitworth University? 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 Whitworth University and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Whitworth University is higher than Millsaps College (80% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $4,200 more per year than Whitworth University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $46,200)
- Whitworth University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Whitworth University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Whitworth University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/