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Overview |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,522 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #616 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oglethorpe.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,416 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,416 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,251 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,601 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,854 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 1,714 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.1% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1106/1320 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 0% |
Students |
Ogelthorpe | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Ogelthorpe | 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
- Oglethorpe University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,522 students vs. 1,200 students)
Ogelthorpe vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ogelthorpe or Milligan?
- Oglethorpe University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($45,416.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Ogelthorpe than Milligan University ($45,416.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Ogelthorpe ($21,463 vs. $22,251)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 91.3% lower than costs at Oglethorpe University ($8,000 vs. $15,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Oglethorpe University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oglethorpe University students is 28.3% larger than aid received Milligan University ($36,601 vs. $28,521)
Ogelthorpe vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ogelthorpe or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Ogelthorpe .
- The average SAT score at Oglethorpe University (1140) is 12 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Ogelthorpe students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Ogelthorpe students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than Ogelthorpe (60.1%)
Ogelthorpe vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ogelthorpe 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 Ogelthorpe.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Ogelthorpe graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ogelthorpe students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/