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Overview |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Milligan College, Tennessee | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercer.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,408 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,408 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,046 | $6,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,087 | $17,371 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,740 | $18,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,556 | 615 | ||
| Admitted | 5,643 | 414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 67.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 42% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.98 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 1020/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | NaN | ||
| % Women | 67% | NaN | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | - | ||
Campus |
Mercer | Milligan College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercer University is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 0 students)
Mercer vs. Milligan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercer or Milligan College?
- Mercer University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than Milligan College for in-state tuition ($39,408.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Mercer than Milligan College ($39,408.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than Mercer ($17,371 vs. $22,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 124.7% lower than costs at Mercer University ($6,250 vs. $14,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercer University than Milligan College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercer University students is 78% larger than aid received Milligan College ($33,740 vs. $18,955)
Mercer vs. Milligan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercer or Milligan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan College or Mercer .
- Accepted freshman Mercer students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.98) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- Mercer has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
Mercer vs. Milligan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercer 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 Mercer.
- The graduation rate at Milligan College is higher than Mercer University (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/