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Overview |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
| Location | Newport, RI | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,836 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #304 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salve.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,180 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,180 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,500 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,794 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,790 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,697 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 3,983 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.9% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1295 | 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 |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Salve Regina University | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Salve Regina University | 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
- Salve Regina University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,836 students vs. 1,200 students)
Salve Regina University vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salve Regina University or Milligan?
- Salve Regina University is 25.1% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($47,180.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.1% higher at Salve Regina University than Milligan University ($47,180.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Salve Regina University ($21,463 vs. $37,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 118.8% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($8,000 vs. $17,500)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 4.4% larger than aid received Milligan University ($29,790 vs. $28,521)
Salve Regina University vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salve Regina University or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Salve Regina University .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Salve Regina University (3.52)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than Salve Regina University (69.9%)
Salve Regina University vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salve Regina University 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 Salve Regina University.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/