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Overview |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Notre Dame, IN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,518 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #167 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintmarys.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,350 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,350 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,389 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,270 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,377 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 1,928 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.7% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.83 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | 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 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 34% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 47% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's College | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Mary's College is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,518 students vs. 1,200 students)
St. Mary's College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's College or Milligan?
- Saint Mary's College is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($50,350.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at St. Mary's College than Milligan University ($50,350.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than St. Mary's College ($21,463 vs. $30,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 73.1% lower than costs at Saint Mary's College ($8,000 vs. $13,850)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Mary's College as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Mary's College students is 23.7% larger than aid received Milligan University ($35,270 vs. $28,521)
St. Mary's College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or St. Mary's College .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 3 points higher than at St. Mary's College (1125)
- Incoming St. Mary's College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- St. Mary's College has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Milligan (70.3%)
St. Mary's College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's College 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 St. Mary's College.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/