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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| College of Saint Elizabeth | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSE | Milligan | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 |
CSE | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
CSE | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 47% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 1,105 students)
CSE vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Milligan than College of Saint Elizabeth ($35,950.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than CSE ($19,865 vs. $21,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 64.4% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($7,750 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 4.2% larger than aid received Milligan University ($29,905 vs. $28,701)
CSE vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 322 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Milligan (66.7%)
CSE vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- CSE graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/