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Overview |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Franklin, MA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,189 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dean.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,200 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,200 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,542 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,219 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,972 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,860 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,691 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.3% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.88 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,353 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $169 | $263 |
Diversity |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Dean College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Dean College | 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
- Dean College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,189 students vs. 1,105 students)
Dean College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dean College or Milligan?
- Dean College is 20.2% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($43,200.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at Dean College than Milligan University ($43,200.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Dean College ($19,865 vs. $32,219)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 139.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($7,750 vs. $18,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dean College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Milligan University ($29,972 vs. $28,701)
Dean College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dean College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Dean College .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.81 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Dean College has a higher acceptance rate (75.9%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Dean College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dean 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 Dean College.
- Dean College students graduate with a $9,147 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($16,353 vs. $25,500)
- Dean College graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($169 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/