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Overview |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 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 | dickinson.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,137 students vs. 1,105 students)
Dickinson College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Milligan?
- Dickinson College is 69.1% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.1% higher at Dickinson College than Milligan University ($60,776.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Dickinson College ($19,865 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 105.7% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,750 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Dickinson College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Milligan University ($39,554 vs. $28,701)
Dickinson College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Dickinson College .
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($21,000 vs. $25,500)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/