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Ohio State UC University of Dayton IU Ohio University Purdue Penn State Iowa UofSC Clemson Xavier Georgia| Miami University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Miami | Milligan | ||
| Location | Oxford, OH | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,618 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #284 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muohio.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miami | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,635 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,851 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,714 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,928 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,685 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Miami | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 34,498 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 28,319 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1380 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Miami | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miami | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $263 |
Diversity |
Miami | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Miami | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Miami | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Miami University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (18,618 students vs. 1,200 students)
Miami vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miami or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 157.6% more expensive to attend than Miami for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $14,635.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Milligan than Miami University ($37,700.00 vs. $36,851.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Miami ($21,463 vs. $27,928)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 108.9% lower than costs at Miami University ($8,000 vs. $16,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Miami University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 124.8% larger than aid received Miami University ($28,521 vs. $12,685)
Miami vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Miami or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Miami .
- The average SAT score at Miami University (1259) is 131 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Miami students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Miami students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Miami has a higher acceptance rate (82.1%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Miami vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miami 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 Miami.
- Miami University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($24,750 vs. $25,500)
- Miami graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($255 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miami students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/