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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU VSU Clayton State University TROY Albany State University ASU Lander University Georgia Southwestern Morehouse| Columbus State University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (7,479 students vs. 1,105 students)
Columbus State vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 722.5% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.1% higher at Milligan than Columbus State University ($35,950.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Milligan ($12,902 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 55.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($7,750 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 213.8% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($28,701 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 167 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Columbus State vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/