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Overview |
KSU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Kennesaw, Georgia | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,200 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kennesaw.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,078 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,796 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,467 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,451 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,161 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
KSU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,773 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 5,483 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.5% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1250 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
KSU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $263 |
Diversity |
KSU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 12% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
KSU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | - | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 47% | ||
Campus |
KSU | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milligan University is larger than than KSU based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 0 students)
KSU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSU or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 824.5% more expensive to attend than KSU for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $4,078.00)
- Out of state tuition is 173.3% higher at Milligan than Kennesaw State University ($37,700.00 vs. $13,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kennesaw State University than Milligan ($15,451 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 43.3% lower than costs at Kennesaw State University ($8,000 vs. $11,467)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Kennesaw State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 452.6% larger than aid received Kennesaw State University ($28,521 vs. $5,161)
KSU vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or KSU .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at KSU (3.33)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than KSU (62.5%)
KSU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSU 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 KSU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/