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Overview |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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 |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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
- Valparaiso University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (2,846 students vs. 1,200 students)
Valpo vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Milligan?
- Valparaiso University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($45,136.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at Valpo than Milligan University ($45,136.00 vs. $37,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Valpo ($21,463 vs. $23,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 66.3% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($8,000 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Milligan University ($34,326 vs. $28,521)
Valpo vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Valparaiso University (1159) is 31 points higher than at Milligan (1128)
- Incoming Valpo students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Milligan (25)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Milligan (3.69)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Valpo vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- Milligan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Milligan graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Valpo graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/