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Overview |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
| Location | Montgomery, WV | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 1,105 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wvutech.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,848 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,584 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,676 | $7,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,529 | $19,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $28,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 830 | 844 | ||
| Admitted | 536 | 563 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.6% | 66.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.6% | 31.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 | Aug 28, 2025 |
Academics |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,001 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $263 |
Diversity |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
West Virginia University Tech | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 47% | ||
Campus |
West Virginia University Tech | 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,105 students)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, West Virginia University Tech or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 358.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.6% higher at Milligan than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($35,950.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Milligan ($9,529 vs. $19,865)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 50.7% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,750 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 225% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($28,701 vs. $8,830)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, West Virginia University Tech or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or West Virginia University Tech .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 146 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Milligan has a higher acceptance rate (66.7%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
West Virginia University Tech vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, West Virginia University Tech 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 West Virginia University Tech.
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,500)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/