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Overview |
AU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Anderson, SC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,121 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | andersonuniversity.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,860 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,860 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,230 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,633 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,409 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,043 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,289 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.9% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,862 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $263 |
Diversity |
AU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
AU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 47% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 1,105 students)
AU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 16.5% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.5% higher at Milligan than Anderson University ($35,950.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than AU ($19,865 vs. $21,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 44.9% lower than costs at Anderson University ($7,750 vs. $11,230)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,701 vs. $24,409)
AU vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or AU .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 50 points higher than at AU (1078)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (24)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than AU (45.4%)
AU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,362 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,862)
- Milligan graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/