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Overview |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,105 students)
Misericordia University vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Milligan than Misericordia University ($35,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Misericordia University ($19,865 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 90.7% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($7,750 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($28,701 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 59 points higher than at Misericordia University (1069)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Milligan (66.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University 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 Misericordia University.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/