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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College ETSU| Milligan College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
| Location | Milligan College, Tennessee | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | milligan.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,250 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,371 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,955 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 615 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 414 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 46% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Milligan College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 0 students)
Milligan College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milligan College or CNU?
- Milligan College is 195.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.5% higher at Milligan College than Christopher Newport University ($27,700.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than CNU ($17,371 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 91.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($6,250 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan College students is 136.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($18,955 vs. $8,022)
Milligan College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milligan College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Milligan College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Milligan College (3.4)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
Milligan College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milligan College or CNU? 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 CNU and Milligan College.
- The graduation rate at Milligan College is higher than Christopher Newport University (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/