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Overview |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Milligan College, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $6,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $17,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $18,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 615 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | N/A |
Diversity |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 66% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | - | ||
Campus |
UNCW | Milligan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 0 students)
UNCW vs. Milligan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or Milligan College?
- Milligan College is 523.5% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Milligan College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($27,700.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than UNCW ($17,371 vs. $18,709)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 93.9% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($6,250 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan College than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan College students is 204.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($18,955 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. Milligan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or Milligan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan College or UNCW .
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- UNCW has a higher acceptance rate (68.8%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
UNCW vs. Milligan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW or Milligan College? 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 College and UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Milligan College (67% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/