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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG Point Park University WCU ECU| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 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 15, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
UNCSA | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Milligan University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (1,200 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 480.3% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.6% higher at Milligan than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($37,700.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Milligan ($11,163 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 67.6% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($8,000 vs. $13,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 125.5% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($28,521 vs. $12,649)
UNCSA vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 20 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/