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Overview |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Kent State | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,200 students)
Kent State vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 197.5% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.2% higher at Milligan than Kent State University at Kent ($37,700.00 vs. $22,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Milligan ($20,333 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 63% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($8,000 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Kent State University at Kent (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 188.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($28,521 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 61 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Kent State vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State 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 Kent State.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $325 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,825)
- Milligan graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($263 vs. $267)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/