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Mount St. Mary's College| Notre Dame de Namur University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 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 | ndnu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 844 | ||
| Admitted | - | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 31.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $263 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Milligan University is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (1,105 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Milligan?
- Notre Dame de Namur University is 1% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($36,306.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at NDNU than Milligan University ($36,306.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 93.8% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($7,750 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Notre Dame de Namur University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($28,701 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or NDNU .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 218 points higher than at NDNU (910)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDNU (19)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $278 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,222 vs. $25,500)
- NDNU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($260 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NDNU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/