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Overview |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Baton Rouge, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,418 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #287 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lsu.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,038 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,038 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,296 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,808 | $26,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,509 | $33,975 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,558 | 2,058 | ||
| Admitted | 31,491 | 1,009 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1330 | 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 | Jul 15, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,900 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 58% | ||
Campus |
LSU | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana State University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (39,418 students vs. 626 students)
LSU vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LSU or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 409.3% more expensive to attend than LSU for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 409.3% higher at Millsaps than Louisiana State University ($40,940.00 vs. $8,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana State University than Millsaps ($21,808 vs. $26,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millsaps College are 0.6% lower than costs at Louisiana State University ($14,210 vs. $14,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Louisiana State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 151.5% larger than aid received Louisiana State University ($33,975 vs. $13,509)
LSU vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LSU or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or LSU .
- The average SAT score at Louisiana State University (1163) is the same at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming LSU students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman LSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- LSU has a higher acceptance rate (74%) than Millsaps (49%)
LSU vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LSU 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 LSU.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Louisiana State University (66% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Louisiana State University earn on average $6,500 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $50,400)
- Louisiana State University students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($20,900 vs. $27,000)
- LSU graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LSU students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/