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Overview |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Hattiesburg, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 5,662 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #435 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | wmcarey.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $13,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $13,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $7,463 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $15,271 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $13,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 517 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 277 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 53.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 64.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 20/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1050/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,192 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | William Carey University | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | William Carey 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
- William Carey University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (5,662 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. William Carey University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or William Carey University?
- Millsaps College is 203.3% more expensive to attend than William Carey University for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 203.3% higher at Millsaps than William Carey University ($40,940.00 vs. $13,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Carey University than Millsaps ($15,271 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Carey University are 90.4% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($7,463 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as William Carey University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 145.1% larger than aid received William Carey University ($32,669 vs. $13,331)
Millsaps vs. William Carey University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or William Carey University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Carey University or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 92 points higher than at William Carey University (1071)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at William Carey University (24)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at William Carey University (3.46)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than William Carey University (53.6%)
Millsaps vs. William Carey University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or William Carey 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 William Carey University and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than William Carey University (66% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $9,500 more per year than William Carey University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $40,900)
- William Carey University students graduate with a $6,808 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($20,192 vs. $27,000)
- William Carey University graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Carey University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/