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Overview |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 979 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | transy.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,900 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,900 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,750 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,767 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,355 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,781 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,617 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1360 | 1135/1354 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Transylvania University | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Transylvania University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (979 students vs. 661 students)
Transylvania University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Transylvania University or Millsaps?
- Transylvania University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($41,900.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Transylvania University than Millsaps College ($41,900.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Transylvania University than Millsaps ($25,767 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Transylvania University are 11.5% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,750 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Transylvania University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 4.2% larger than aid received Transylvania University ($32,669 vs. $31,355)
Transylvania University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Transylvania University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Transylvania University .
- Accepted freshman Transylvania University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Transylvania University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Transylvania University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Transylvania University or Millsaps? 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 Millsaps and Transylvania University.
- The graduation rate at Transylvania University is higher than Millsaps College (70% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Transylvania University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,700)
- Millsaps College and Transylvania University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and Transylvania University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Transylvania University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/