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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Johnson C Smith University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,093 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,474 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,474 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,100 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,045 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,911 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,306 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 583 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 25.3% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.6% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $263 |
Diversity |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
JCSU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 47% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Milligan University is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,105 students vs. 1,093 students)
JCSU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 105.7% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.7% higher at Milligan than Johnson C Smith University ($35,950.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than JCSU ($19,865 vs. $20,045)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 9.2% lower than costs at Milligan University ($7,100 vs. $7,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Johnson C Smith University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 122.3% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($28,701 vs. $12,911)
JCSU vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or JCSU .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 332 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 1.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than JCSU (25.3%)
JCSU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $6,550 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,500 vs. $32,050)
- Milligan graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($263 vs. $331)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/