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MC Berry College Ole Miss Texas State Rhodes College Tarleton NKU Samford University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans UL Lafayette Mississippi State| McNeese State University | Millsaps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McNeese | Millsaps | ||
| Location | Lake Charles, LA | Jackson, MS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,230 | 661 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #890 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcneese.edu | millsaps.edu | ||
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Costs |
McNeese | Millsaps | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,147 | $40,940 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $6,647 | $40,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,878 | $14,210 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,154 | $27,260 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,540 | $32,669 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
McNeese | Millsaps | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,554 | 2,210 | ||
| Admitted | 2,532 | 1,499 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 67.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.6% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McNeese | Millsaps | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $50,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,238 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
McNeese | Millsaps | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
McNeese | Millsaps | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 58% | ||
Campus |
McNeese | 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
- McNeese State University is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (6,230 students vs. 661 students)
McNeese vs. Millsaps Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McNeese or Millsaps?
- Millsaps College is 695.4% more expensive to attend than McNeese for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $5,147.00)
- Out of state tuition is 515.9% higher at Millsaps than McNeese State University ($40,940.00 vs. $6,647.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McNeese State University than Millsaps ($10,154 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McNeese State University are 43.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($9,878 vs. $14,210)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College than McNeese State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 242.4% larger than aid received McNeese State University ($32,669 vs. $9,540)
McNeese vs. Millsaps Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McNeese or Millsaps? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millsaps or McNeese .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 134 points higher than at McNeese (1029)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at McNeese (22)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at McNeese (3.36)
- McNeese has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
McNeese vs. Millsaps Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McNeese 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 McNeese.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than McNeese State University (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $6,400 more per year than McNeese graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $44,000)
- McNeese State University students graduate with a $6,762 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($20,238 vs. $27,000)
- McNeese graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More Millsaps graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McNeese students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/