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Overview |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,743 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #692 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,168 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,534 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,592 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,921 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,379 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 11,120 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.8% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (17,743 students vs. 1,200 students)
UNCG vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 752.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at Milligan than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($37,700.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Milligan ($10,592 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 31.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($8,000 vs. $10,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 219.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($28,521 vs. $8,921)
UNCG vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 93 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Milligan (70.3%)
UNCG vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,763 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,500)
- UNCG graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($235 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/