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Overview |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,601 | 626 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #675 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uno.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,090 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,926 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,174 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,190 | $26,739 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,822 | $33,975 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,253 | 2,058 | ||
| Admitted | 4,843 | 1,009 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 49% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1320 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Jul 1, 2026 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $170 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 58% | ||
Campus |
UNO | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Orleans is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (6,601 students vs. 626 students)
UNO vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNO or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 572.2% more expensive to attend than UNO for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $6,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 274.7% higher at Millsaps than University of New Orleans ($40,940.00 vs. $10,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Orleans than Millsaps ($11,190 vs. $26,739)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Orleans are 16.7% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($12,174 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than University of New Orleans (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 213.9% larger than aid received University of New Orleans ($33,975 vs. $10,822)
UNO vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNO or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or UNO .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 129 points higher than at UNO (1034)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNO (22)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at UNO (3.21)
- UNO has a higher acceptance rate (66.8%) than Millsaps (49%)
UNO vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNO 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 UNO.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than University of New Orleans (66% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $7,700 more per year than UNO graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $42,700)
- University of New Orleans students graduate with a $10,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($16,500 vs. $27,000)
- UNO graduates are paying $109 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($170 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNO students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/