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Overview |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
| Location | Milligan College, Tennessee | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,538 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | milligan.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,700 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,700 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,250 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,371 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,955 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 615 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 414 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 42% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 1190/1365 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $279 |
Diversity |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 44% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | - | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 26% | ||
Campus |
Milligan College | VWC | ||
| 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
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Milligan College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 0 students)
Milligan College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milligan College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 30% more expensive to attend than Milligan College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at VWC than Milligan College ($36,010.00 vs. $27,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan College than VWC ($17,371 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan College are 77.1% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($6,250 vs. $11,070)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Milligan College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 45.4% larger than aid received Milligan College ($27,568 vs. $18,955)
Milligan College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milligan College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Milligan College .
- Accepted freshman Milligan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Milligan College (67.3%)
Milligan College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milligan College or VWC? 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 VWC and Milligan College.
- The graduation rate at Milligan College is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/