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Overview |
MBC | Milligan | ||
| Location | Staunton, VA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,957 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mbc.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
MBC | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,611 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,611 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,320 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,746 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,389 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
MBC | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 844 | ||
| Admitted | - | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2024 |
Academics |
MBC | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MBC | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MBC | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 21% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 79% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
MBC | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 47% | ||
Campus |
MBC | 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
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 1,105 students)
MBC vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MBC or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Milligan than Mary Baldwin College ($35,950.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Milligan ($18,746 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 33.2% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($7,750 vs. $10,320)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 17.7% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($28,701 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, MBC or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or MBC .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 119 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at MBC (3.57)
MBC vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MBC 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 MBC.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/