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Overview |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Alma College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | 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
- Alma College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,260 students vs. 1,105 students)
Alma College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Milligan?
- Alma College is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Alma College than Milligan University ($45,346.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Alma College ($19,865 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 62.9% lower than costs at Alma College ($7,750 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alma College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 21% larger than aid received Milligan University ($34,736 vs. $28,701)
Alma College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Alma College .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 18 points higher than at Alma College (1110)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College 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 Alma College.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/