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Overview |
CU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 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 | cumberland.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 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 |
CU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $263 |
Diversity |
CU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,105 students)
CU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Milligan than Cumberland University ($35,950.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Milligan ($18,528 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 16% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($7,750 vs. $8,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 29.6% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($28,701 vs. $22,145)
CU vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or CU .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 139 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CU (3.3)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,500)
- CU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($224 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU 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/