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Overview |
PC | Milligan | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,136 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #371 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,200 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,200 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,713 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,058 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,241 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,359 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 2,430 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.3% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Sep 21, 2025 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
PC | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $263 |
Diversity |
PC | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 47% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 1,136 students)
PC vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Milligan?
- Presbyterian College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at PC than Milligan University ($40,200.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Milligan ($20,058 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 58.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($8,000 vs. $12,713)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 30.6% larger than aid received Milligan University ($37,241 vs. $28,521)
PC vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or PC .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 46 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at PC (3.6)
- PC has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Milligan (70.3%)
PC vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $608 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,108)
- Milligan graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($263 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/