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UofSC Clemson Coastal Carolina CSU Elon USC Beaufort Furman Winthrop University Citadel Military College of South Carolina Auburn ASU UNCW| College of Charleston | Milligan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Milligan College, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $6,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $17,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $18,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 615 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | N/A |
Diversity |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 68% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | - | ||
Campus |
CofC | Milligan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Charleston is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 0 students)
CofC vs. Milligan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or Milligan College?
- Milligan College is 121.3% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at CofC than Milligan College ($35,338.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than CofC ($17,371 vs. $21,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 107.8% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($6,250 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Milligan College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan College students is 99.5% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($18,955 vs. $9,499)
CofC vs. Milligan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or Milligan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan College or CofC .
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- CofC has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
CofC vs. Milligan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or Milligan College? 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 College and CofC.
- The graduation rate at Milligan College is higher than College of Charleston (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/