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Overview |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,247 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #313 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,600 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,600 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,700 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,258 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,318 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,974 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 4,702 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.7% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1290 | 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 |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | 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
- Susquehanna University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,247 students vs. 1,200 students)
Susquahanna vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Milligan?
- Susquehanna University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Susquahanna than Milligan University ($56,600.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Susquahanna ($21,463 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 96.2% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($8,000 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Susquehanna University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 58.9% larger than aid received Milligan University ($45,318 vs. $28,521)
Susquahanna vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- Susquahanna has a higher acceptance rate (78.7%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Susquahanna vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/