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Overview |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Shreveport, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 661 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenary.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,820 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,820 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,940 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,050 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,095 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,139 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 725 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.7% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Centenary College of Louisiana | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millsaps College is larger than than Centenary College of Louisiana based on total student enrollment (661 students vs. 556 students)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary College of Louisiana or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 5.5% more expensive to attend than Centenary College of Louisiana for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.5% higher at Millsaps than Centenary College of Louisiana ($40,940.00 vs. $38,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millsaps College than Centenary College of Louisiana ($27,260 vs. $30,050)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary College of Louisiana are 1.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($13,940 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Centenary College of Louisiana as Millsaps College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 20.6% larger than aid received Centenary College of Louisiana ($32,669 vs. $27,095)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary College of Louisiana or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Centenary College of Louisiana .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 49 points higher than at Centenary College of Louisiana (1114)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (25)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Centenary College of Louisiana (3.56)
- Millsaps has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Centenary College of Louisiana (63.7%)
Centenary College of Louisiana vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary College of Louisiana 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 Centenary College of Louisiana.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Centenary College of Louisiana (66% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Centenary College of Louisiana earn on average $2,100 more per year than Millsaps graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $50,400)
- Centenary College of Louisiana students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary College of Louisiana graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centenary College of Louisiana students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/