Memphis vs. Milligan

Comparable Facts

Compare University of Memphis in Memphis, TN with Milligan University in Milligan, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of Memphis is larger than Milligan based on total student enrollment (20,276 students vs. 1,240 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• University of Memphis is located in Memphis, TN (Large City setting); Milligan University is in Milligan, TN (Midsize Suburban setting).
• University of Memphis is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Milligan University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: University of Memphis 16:1; Milligan University 10:1.

Memphis vs. Milligan Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Memphis or Milligan? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Milligan ($12,756 vs. $21,165).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 21.5% lower than at University of Memphis ($8,900 vs. $11,342).
• Milligan University is 277.1% more expensive for in-state tuition than Memphis (about $29,722 more per year; $40,450.00 vs. $10,728.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 162.9% higher at Milligan than at University of Memphis (about $25,066 more per year; $40,450.00 vs. $15,384.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Milligan University than at University of Memphis (100% vs. 92%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 164.7% larger than aid received by University of Memphis students ($31,220 vs. $11,793).

Memphis vs. Milligan Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Memphis or Milligan? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Milligan and Memphis.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at Milligan University (1200) is 150 points higher than at Memphis (1050).
• Incoming Milligan students have a 3 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (24 vs. 21 at Memphis).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Memphis 915/1180; Milligan University 1133/1268.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: University of Memphis 18/24; Milligan University 22/27.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Memphis - Required; Milligan - Test optional.
• Typical fall application deadline: Memphis Jul 1, 2027; Milligan Aug 28, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman Milligan students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Memphis (3.48).
• Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Memphis (72%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 18.1% at Memphis vs. 27.6% at Milligan.

Memphis vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Memphis and Milligan? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of Memphis's six-year graduation rate is 38%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for Milligan.
• Graduates from University of Memphis have median earnings of about $42,200 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for Milligan.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of Memphis graduates have a $250 lower median loan debt than Milligan graduates ($25,250 vs. $25,500).
• Among borrowers, Memphis graduates have an estimated $2 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Milligan graduates ($261 vs. $263).
• More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.