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Overview |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Ruston, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,839 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #601 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | latech.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,401 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,142 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,447 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,243 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,577 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,595 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 4,737 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 1135/1354 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,865 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $205 | $279 |
Diversity |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 58% | ||
Campus |
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Louisiana Tech University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (10,839 students vs. 661 students)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 539.6% more expensive to attend than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $6,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.5% higher at Millsaps than Louisiana Tech University ($40,940.00 vs. $13,142.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana Tech University than Millsaps ($12,243 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana Tech University are 50.4% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($9,447 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Louisiana Tech University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 159.8% larger than aid received Louisiana Tech University ($32,669 vs. $12,577)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 58 points higher than at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (1105)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (3.58)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech (62.4%)
LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech 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 LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Louisiana Tech University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $1,800 more per year than LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $48,600)
- Louisiana Tech University students graduate with a $7,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($19,865 vs. $27,000)
- LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($205 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LA Tech- Louisiana Tech- Tech students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/