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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| University of Mary Washington | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
| Location | Fredericksburg, VA | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,808 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umw.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,938 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,858 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,040 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,615 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,901 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,606 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 3,973 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.3% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Mary Washington College | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Mary Washington College | 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (3,808 students vs. 1,200 students)
Mary Washington College vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mary Washington College or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 321.8% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.8% higher at Milligan than University of Mary Washington ($37,700.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Mary Washington College ($21,463 vs. $21,615)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 75.5% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($8,000 vs. $14,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than University of Mary Washington (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 220.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($28,521 vs. $8,901)
Mary Washington College vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mary Washington College or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Mary Washington College .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 18 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Mary Washington College vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mary Washington 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 Mary Washington College.
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,500)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/