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MC Berry College Ole Miss Rhodes College Marquette University Samford University LSU Loyola University-New Orleans BLC Mississippi State Carthage Sewanee| Millsaps College | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 661 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #532 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millsaps.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,940 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,940 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,210 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,260 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,669 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,210 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 1,499 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1135/1354 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Millsaps | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wisconsin Lutheran College is larger than than Millsaps based on total student enrollment (1,086 students vs. 661 students)
Millsaps vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millsaps or WLC?
- Millsaps College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($40,940.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Millsaps than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($40,940.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Millsaps ($22,682 vs. $27,260)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 24.9% lower than costs at Millsaps College ($11,380 vs. $14,210)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millsaps College as Wisconsin Lutheran College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millsaps College students is 41.3% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($32,669 vs. $23,128)
Millsaps vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millsaps or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Millsaps .
- The average SAT score at Millsaps College (1163) is 62 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Millsaps students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Millsaps students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Millsaps (67.8%)
Millsaps vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millsaps or WLC? 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 WLC and Millsaps.
- The graduation rate at Millsaps is higher than Wisconsin Lutheran College (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Millsaps College earn on average $7,400 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Millsaps graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Millsaps graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC 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/