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Overview |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Marietta, Georgia | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spsu.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,417 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,722 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,390 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,562 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,879 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,535 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 1,212 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 65.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 1135/1354 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 55% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Southern Polytechnic State University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | - | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 58% | ||
Campus |
Southern Polytechnic State University | 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
- Millsaps College is larger than than Southern Polytechnic State University based on total student enrollment (661 students vs. 0 students)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern Polytechnic State University or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 826.9% more expensive to attend than Southern Polytechnic State University for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $4,417.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.4% higher at Millsaps than Southern Polytechnic State University ($40,940.00 vs. $15,722.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Polytechnic State University than Millsaps ($10,562 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Polytechnic State University are 69.4% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($8,390 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Southern Polytechnic State University (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 455.7% larger than aid received Southern Polytechnic State University ($32,669 vs. $5,879)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern Polytechnic State University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Southern Polytechnic State University .
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Southern Polytechnic State University (3.45)
- Southern Polytechnic State University has a higher acceptance rate (79%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Southern Polytechnic State University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern Polytechnic State 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 Southern Polytechnic State University.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Southern Polytechnic State University (66% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/