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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Old Dominion University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
| Location | Norfolk, VA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,541 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #558 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | odu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,590 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,465 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,592 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,150 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,006 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,216 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 13,773 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1290 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $263 |
Diversity |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Old Dominion | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Old Dominion | 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (22,541 students vs. 1,200 students)
Old Dominion vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Old Dominion or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 396.7% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $7,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.3% higher at Milligan than Old Dominion University ($37,700.00 vs. $27,465.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Milligan ($16,150 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 82.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($8,000 vs. $14,592)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 185% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($28,521 vs. $10,006)
Old Dominion vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Old Dominion or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Old Dominion .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 108 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Old Dominion vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Old Dominion 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 Old Dominion.
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,500)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion 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/