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Overview |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,840 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1022 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | benedict.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,600 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,600 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,600 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,845 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,093 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,446 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 4,369 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.8%Open | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7%Open | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 820/1020 | |||
| 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 15, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,898 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $443 | $263 |
Diversity |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 99% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Benedict College | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedict College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,840 students vs. 1,105 students)
Benedict College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedict College or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 146.2% more expensive to attend than Benedict College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.2% higher at Milligan than Benedict College ($35,950.00 vs. $14,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Benedict College than Milligan ($17,845 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Benedict College are 17.4% lower than costs at Milligan University ($6,600 vs. $7,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Benedict College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 137.3% larger than aid received Benedict College ($28,701 vs. $12,093)
Benedict College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedict College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Benedict College .
- Benedict College has a higher acceptance rate (67.8%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Benedict College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedict 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 Benedict College.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $17,398 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedict College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $42,898)
- Milligan graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than Benedict College graduates. ($263 vs. $443)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedict College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/