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Overview |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,579 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #210 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,534 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,558 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,068 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,762 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,682 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 28,706 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.5% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/32 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2025 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (36,579 students vs. 1,200 students)
UofSC vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 206.8% more expensive to attend than UofSC for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $12,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at Milligan than University of South Carolina Columbia ($37,700.00 vs. $34,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than UofSC ($21,463 vs. $26,068)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 57% lower than costs at University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,000 vs. $12,558)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than University of South Carolina Columbia (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 321.8% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($28,521 vs. $6,762)
UofSC vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 92 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman UofSC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.69) as students at Milligan (3.69)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (70.3%) than UofSC (61.5%)
UofSC vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,500)
- UofSC graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More UofSC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/