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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| 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 |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $263 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,105 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 14.9% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Milligan than Carson Newman College ($35,950.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Carson-Newman College ($19,865 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 30.3% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($7,750 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($28,701 vs. $24,697)
Carson-Newman College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 89 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman 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 Carson-Newman College.
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,500)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($246 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/