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Overview |
Hood | Milligan | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 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 | hood.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hood | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | 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 15, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Hood | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Hood | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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
- Hood College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,056 students vs. 1,105 students)
Hood vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Milligan?
- Hood College is 21.8% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Hood than Milligan University ($43,800.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Hood ($19,865 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 75.5% lower than costs at Hood College ($7,750 vs. $13,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Hood College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 18.6% larger than aid received Milligan University ($34,047 vs. $28,701)
Hood vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Hood (3.41)
- Hood has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Hood vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/