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Overview |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,124 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #221 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,590 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,590 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,528 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,197 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,402 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,058 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 7,349 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1350 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Mercer | 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
- Mercer University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (9,124 students vs. 1,200 students)
Mercer vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Milligan?
- Mercer University is 7.7% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at Mercer than Milligan University ($40,590.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Mercer ($21,463 vs. $24,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 81.6% lower than costs at Mercer University ($8,000 vs. $14,528)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 13.6% larger than aid received Milligan University ($32,402 vs. $28,521)
Mercer vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Mercer .
- The average SAT score at Mercer University (1217) is 89 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Mercer students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than Mercer (66.5%)
Mercer vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- Mercer University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Mercer graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercer students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/