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Michigan Kansas City Art Institute Michigan State Kendall College Ringling College of Art and Design UM-Dearborn SCAD| College for Creative Studies | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CCS | Milligan | ||
| Location | Detroit, MI | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,517 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | collegeforcreativestudies.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCS | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,030 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,030 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,850 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,906 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,307 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CCS | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,622 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 798 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32.6% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2024 |
Academics |
CCS | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCS | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
CCS | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 0% |
Students |
CCS | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CCS | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College for Creative Studies is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,517 students vs. 1,105 students)
CCS vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCS or Milligan?
- College for Creative Studies is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($48,030.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at CCS than Milligan University ($48,030.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than CCS ($19,865 vs. $34,906)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 14.2% lower than costs at College for Creative Studies ($7,750 vs. $8,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than College for Creative Studies (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 18.1% larger than aid received College for Creative Studies ($28,701 vs. $24,307)
CCS vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCS or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or CCS .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 58 points higher than at CCS (1070)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CCS (23)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CCS (3.19)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than CCS (49.2%)
CCS vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCS or Milligan? 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 Milligan and CCS.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CCS graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CCS graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCS students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/