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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Milligan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 100% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
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| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 1,105 students)
Wake Forest vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Milligan?
- Wake Forest University is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Milligan for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.7% higher at Wake Forest than Milligan University ($61,012.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Milligan University than Wake Forest ($19,865 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 114.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($7,750 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Wake Forest University (100% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 89% larger than aid received Milligan University ($54,233 vs. $28,701)
Wake Forest vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Wake Forest .
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,500)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milligan students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/