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JMU University of Lynchburg Roanoke College VCU Marymount University Longwood University Liberty University Mason YCP CNU TU Shepherd University| Shenandoah University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SU | Milligan | ||
| Location | Winchester, VA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,343 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #523 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | su.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
SU | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,614 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,614 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,400 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,100 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
SU | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,763 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 2,929 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.8% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1120/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
SU | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SU | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
SU | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
SU | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 47% | ||
Campus |
SU | 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (4,343 students vs. 1,200 students)
SU vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SU or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 8.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Milligan than Shenandoah University ($37,700.00 vs. $34,614.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than SU ($21,463 vs. $26,400)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 47.5% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($8,000 vs. $11,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University as Milligan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,521 vs. $24,100)
SU vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SU or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or SU .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 123 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (77.8%) than Milligan (70.3%)
SU vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SU 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 SU.
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- SU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/