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UTC Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee Memphis UA Huntsville ETSU Austin Peay State University Vanderbilt Mississippi State Tennessee State University ASU Belmont| Tennessee Technological University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,117 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,764 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,796 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,138 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,214 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,772 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 7,295 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.3% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $263 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (10,117 students vs. 1,200 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 330.2% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $8,764.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.6% higher at Milligan than Tennessee Technological University ($37,700.00 vs. $18,796.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Milligan ($15,138 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 31.3% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($8,000 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 179.2% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($28,521 vs. $10,214)
Tennessee Tech vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 26 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- Tennessee Tech has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Tennessee Tech vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech 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 Tennessee Tech.
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,500)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($165 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/