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Overview |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,958 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,400 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,400 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,180 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,755 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,706 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,842 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 6,442 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1360 | 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 |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Valpo | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,958 students vs. 661 students)
Valpo vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Millsaps?
- Valparaiso University is 6% more expensive to attend than Millsaps for in-state tuition ($43,400.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Valpo than Millsaps College ($43,400.00 vs. $40,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Millsaps ($22,755 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Valparaiso University are 7.8% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,180 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Valparaiso University as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 6.2% larger than aid received Millsaps College ($34,706 vs. $32,669)
Valpo vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 4 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Valpo students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Millsaps (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Millsaps (3.65)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Valpo vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Valpo is higher than Millsaps College (71% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Valparaiso University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $50,400)
- Millsaps College and Valpo graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Millsaps College and Valpo graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millsaps students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/