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Tennessee Florida State Clemson Alabama UofSC Georgia University of Alabama at Birmingham Kentucky Florida Mississippi State LSU AUM| Auburn University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,015 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #300 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,704 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,112 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,396 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,524 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,644 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 48,178 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 24,314 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.5% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.4% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 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 | 1240/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Auburn | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | 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
- Auburn University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (33,015 students vs. 1,200 students)
Auburn vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 252.2% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $10,704.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Milligan than Auburn University ($37,700.00 vs. $32,112.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Auburn ($21,463 vs. $24,524)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 92.5% lower than costs at Auburn University ($8,000 vs. $15,396)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Auburn University (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 144.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($28,521 vs. $11,644)
Auburn vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at Auburn University (1218) is 90 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Auburn students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Auburn students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than Auburn (50.5%)
Auburn vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn 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 Auburn.
- Auburn University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Auburn graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Auburn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/