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Overview |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Grambling, LA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,258 | 5,058 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1020 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | gram.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $5,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $5,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,283 | $15,796 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $8,442 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 10,732 | ||
| Admitted | - | 4,547 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 42.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2025 |
Academics |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 25:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $37,997 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $392 |
Diversity |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | Yes | ||
| % White | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | GSU- Grambling | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grambling State University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (5,058 students vs. 1,258 students)
Miles College vs. GSU- Grambling Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or GSU- Grambling?
- Miles College is 117.2% more expensive to attend than GSU- Grambling for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 117.2% higher at Miles College than Grambling State University ($11,164.00 vs. $5,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Miles College than GSU- Grambling ($13,283 vs. $15,796)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 49.6% lower than costs at Grambling State University ($7,348 vs. $10,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Grambling State University than Miles College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Miles College students is 11.2% larger than aid received Grambling State University ($9,391 vs. $8,442)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or GSU- Grambling? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GSU- Grambling or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman GSU- Grambling students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.01) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. GSU- Grambling Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College or GSU- Grambling? 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 GSU- Grambling and Miles College.
- The graduation rate at GSU- Grambling is higher than Miles College (27% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Grambling State University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($32,400 vs. $28,000)
- Miles College students graduate with a $1,825 lower median federal student loan debt than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($36,172 vs. $37,997)
- Miles College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than GSU- Grambling graduates. ($374 vs. $392)
- More GSU- Grambling graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (23% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/