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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Milligan College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
| Location | Milligan College, Tennessee | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,049 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #228 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | milligan.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,250 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,371 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,955 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 615 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 414 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1140/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $204 |
Diversity |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 48% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | - | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 17% | ||
Campus |
Milligan College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 0 students)
Milligan College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milligan College or Mason?
- Milligan College is 182.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Mason than Milligan College ($35,377.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than Mason ($17,371 vs. $18,479)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 109.9% lower than costs at George Mason University ($6,250 vs. $13,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan College than George Mason University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan College students is 76.2% larger than aid received George Mason University ($18,955 vs. $10,760)
Milligan College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milligan College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Milligan College .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
Milligan College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milligan College or Mason? 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 Mason and Milligan College.
- The graduation rate at Milligan College is higher than George Mason University (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/