Augustana vs. Milligan

Comparable Facts

Compare Augustana College in Rock Island, IL with Milligan University in Milligan, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Augustana College is larger than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,570 students vs. 1,240 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Augustana College is located in Rock Island, IL (Small City setting); Milligan University is in Milligan, TN (Midsize Suburban setting).
• Augustana College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Milligan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Augustana College 12:1; Milligan University 10:1.

Augustana vs. Milligan Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Augustana or Milligan? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Augustana ($21,165 vs. $24,714).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 28.8% lower than at Augustana College ($8,900 vs. $12,502).
• Augustana College is 27.6% more expensive for in-state tuition than Milligan (about $11,148 more per year; $51,598.00 vs. $40,450.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 27.6% higher at Augustana than at Milligan University (about $11,148 more per year; $51,598.00 vs. $40,450.00).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Augustana College as at Milligan University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Augustana College students is 25.7% larger than aid received by Milligan University students ($39,242 vs. $31,220).

Augustana vs. Milligan Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Augustana or Milligan? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Milligan and Augustana.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Milligan University (1200) is 50 points higher than at Augustana (1150).
• Incoming Augustana students have a 1 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (25 vs. 24 at Milligan).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Augustana College 1030/1270; Milligan University 1133/1268.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: Augustana College 21/29; Milligan University 22/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Augustana - Test optional; Milligan - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Augustana Aug 1, 2027; Milligan Aug 28, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Milligan students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Augustana (3.3).
• Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Augustana (62.7%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.5% at Augustana vs. 27.6% at Milligan.

Augustana vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Augustana and Milligan? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Augustana College's six-year graduation rate is 76%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Milligan.
• Graduates from Augustana College have median earnings of about $55,100 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Milligan.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Milligan University graduates have a $1,500 lower median loan debt than Augustana graduates ($25,500 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Milligan graduates have an estimated $16 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Augustana graduates ($263 vs. $279).
• More Augustana graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.