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Overview |
Miles College | TROY | ||
| Location | Fairfield, AL | Troy, AL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,151 | 13,923 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | miles.edu | troy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Miles College | TROY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,164 | $9,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,164 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,348 | $7,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,633 | $12,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,290 | $9,329 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 86% |
Admission |
Miles College | TROY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,947 | ||
| Admitted | - | 7,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.5 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 9, 2026 |
Academics |
Miles College | TROY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Miles College | TROY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,000 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,172 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $374 | $258 |
Diversity |
Miles College | TROY | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 44% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Miles College | TROY | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Miles College | TROY | ||
| 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
- Troy University is larger than than Miles College based on total student enrollment (13,923 students vs. 1,151 students)
Miles College vs. TROY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Miles College or TROY?
- Miles College is 14% more expensive to attend than TROY for in-state tuition ($11,164.00 vs. $9,792.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.4% higher at TROY than Miles College ($19,584.00 vs. $11,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Troy University than Miles College ($12,504 vs. $14,633)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Miles College are 8.8% lower than costs at Troy University ($7,348 vs. $7,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Miles College than Troy University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Troy University students is 12.5% larger than aid received Miles College ($9,329 vs. $8,290)
Which college is harder to get into, Miles College or TROY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TROY or Miles College .
- Accepted freshman TROY students have a 1 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Miles College (2.5)
Miles College vs. TROY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Miles College or TROY? 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 TROY and Miles College.
- The graduation rate at TROY is higher than Miles College (35% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Troy University earn on average $11,400 more per year than Miles College graduates after ten years. ($39,400 vs. $28,000)
- Troy University students graduate with a $11,172 lower median federal student loan debt than Miles College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $36,172)
- TROY graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Miles College graduates. ($258 vs. $374)
- More TROY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Miles College students, three years after graduation. (33% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/