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Overview |
Elon | Milligan | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,207 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #134 | |||
| 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 | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,029 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,029 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,478 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,849 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,523 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,791 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 12,649 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1143/1305 | 1120/1290 | ||
| 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 10, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Elon | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
Elon | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Elon | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Elon | 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
- Elon University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (7,207 students vs. 1,200 students)
Elon vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Milligan?
- Elon University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($44,029.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Elon than Milligan University ($44,029.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Elon ($21,463 vs. $41,849)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 81% lower than costs at Elon University ($8,000 vs. $14,478)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Elon University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 62.8% larger than aid received Elon University ($28,521 vs. $17,523)
Elon vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Elon University (1211) is 83 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Elon students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than Elon (67.3%)
Elon vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon 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 Elon.
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- Elon graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/