Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
MC Berry College Ole Miss Rhodes College Samford University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans Mississippi State Sewanee Ogelthorpe Hendrix College Wisconsin| Millsaps College | Viterbo University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | La Crosse, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 626 | 2,301 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #520 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | viterbo.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $31,600 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $31,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $10,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,739 | $23,901 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,975 | $20,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,058 | 1,399 | ||
| Admitted | 1,009 | 1,025 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 73.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1040/1380 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $44,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 34% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | Viterbo | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Viterbo University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,301 students vs. 626 students)
Millsaps vs. Viterbo Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or Viterbo?
- Millsaps College is 29.6% more expensive to attend than Viterbo for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.6% higher at Millsaps than Viterbo University ($40,940.00 vs. $31,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Viterbo University than Millsaps ($23,901 vs. $26,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Viterbo University are 33.1% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($10,680 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as Viterbo University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 67.2% larger than aid received Viterbo University ($33,975 vs. $20,319)
Millsaps vs. Viterbo Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or Viterbo? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Viterbo or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 73 points higher than at Viterbo (1090)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Viterbo (24)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Viterbo (3.5)
- Viterbo has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Millsaps (49%)
Millsaps vs. Viterbo Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or Viterbo? 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 Viterbo and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Viterbo University (66% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $6,100 more per year than Viterbo graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,300)
- Viterbo University and Millsaps graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Viterbo University and Millsaps graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Viterbo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/