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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,610 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #336 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,510 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,510 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,734 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,441 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,648 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1075/1330 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | 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
- Luther College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,610 students vs. 661 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Millsaps?
- Luther College is 16% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($47,510.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Luther- Norse than Millsaps College ($47,510.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Millsaps ($25,734 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 33.2% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,670 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 8.5% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($35,441 vs. $32,669)
Luther- Norse vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Luther- Norse .
- The average SAT score at Luther College (1179) is 16 points higher than at Millsaps (1163)
- Incoming Luther- Norse students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Luther- Norse students have at the same average high school GPA (3.65) as students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Luther- Norse vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse 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 Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Millsaps College (69% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $400 more per year than Luther- Norse graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $50,000)
- Millsaps College and Luther- Norse graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and Luther- Norse graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/