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Tennessee State University Central State University ISU NCAT Howard Alabama State BSU Louisville UWM Lane College WKU BGSU| Kentucky State University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KY State | Milligan | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
KY State | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | |||
| 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 28, 2025 |
Academics |
KY State | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $263 |
Diversity |
KY State | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
KY State | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 47% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,105 students)
KY State vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 357.7% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.4% higher at Milligan than Kentucky State University ($35,950.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than Milligan ($11,473 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 4.2% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,750 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Kentucky State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 247.6% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($28,701 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 197 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than Milligan (66.7%)
KY State vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,500 vs. $29,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/