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IUPUI Hanover College Franklin College of Indiana IU IWU Madonna University Bethel College-Mishawaka| Marian University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Marian | Milligan | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 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 1, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Marian | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 1,105 students)
Marian vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Milligan?
- Marian University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($37,600.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Marian than Milligan University ($37,600.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Marian ($19,865 vs. $22,554)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 54.8% lower than costs at Marian University ($7,750 vs. $12,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marian University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Milligan University ($28,904 vs. $28,701)
Marian vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Marian .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 102 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marian (23)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Marian vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/