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Overview |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Cleveland, MS | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,556 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #702 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | deltastate.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,435 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,435 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,317 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,138 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,631 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 936 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 923 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.6% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1280 | 1135/1354 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,268 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $199 | $279 |
Diversity |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Delta State University | Millsaps | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Delta State University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (2,556 students vs. 661 students)
Delta State University vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delta State University or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 385.4% more expensive to attend than Delta State University for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- Out of state tuition is 385.4% higher at Millsaps than Delta State University ($40,940.00 vs. $8,435.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delta State University than Millsaps ($14,138 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Delta State University are 70.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($8,317 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than Delta State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 278.5% larger than aid received Delta State University ($32,669 vs. $8,631)
Delta State University vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delta State University or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or Delta State University .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 193 points higher than at Delta State University (970)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Delta State University (21)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Delta State University (3.37)
- Delta State University has a higher acceptance rate (98.6%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Delta State University vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delta 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 Delta State University.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Delta State University (66% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $12,700 more per year than Delta State University graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $37,700)
- Delta State University students graduate with a $7,732 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($19,268 vs. $27,000)
- Delta State University graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($199 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delta State University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/