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Overview |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Milligan College, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $6,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $17,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $18,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 98% |
Admission |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 615 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | N/A |
Diversity |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 60% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Milligan College | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | - | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 0 students)
Elon vs. Milligan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Milligan College?
- Elon University is 50.7% more expensive to attend than Milligan College for in-state tuition ($41,734.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.7% higher at Elon than Milligan College ($41,734.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than Elon ($17,371 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 122.2% lower than costs at Elon University ($6,250 vs. $13,886)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan College than Elon University (98% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan College students is 36.6% larger than aid received Elon University ($18,955 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Milligan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Milligan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan College or Elon .
- Accepted freshman Elon students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- Elon has a higher acceptance rate (74.5%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
Elon vs. Milligan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Milligan College (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/