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Overview |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Milligan, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,884 | 1,200 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | milligan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,138 | $37,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,556 | $37,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,400 | $21,463 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,890 | $28,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,894 | 1,164 | ||
| Admitted | 8,463 | 818 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 70.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3%Open | 29.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1230 | 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 23, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 |
Academics |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | Milligan | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Milligan based on total student enrollment (9,884 students vs. 1,200 students)
Wright State vs. Milligan Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Milligan?
- Milligan University is 238.5% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $11,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.4% higher at Milligan than Wright State University Main Campus ($37,700.00 vs. $20,556.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Milligan ($15,400 vs. $21,463)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Milligan University are 36.3% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($8,000 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Milligan University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Milligan University students is 261.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($28,521 vs. $7,890)
Wright State vs. Milligan Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State or Milligan? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milligan or Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Milligan University (1128) is 94 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Milligan students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Milligan students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Milligan (70.3%)
Wright State vs. Milligan Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milligan graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,500)
- Wright State graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milligan graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Milligan graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/