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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,032 | 1,659 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #863 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,176 | $26,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,248 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,002 | $10,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,720 | $31,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,019 | 4,009 | ||
| Admitted | 5,587 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.7% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 14/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1180 | 860/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (14,032 students vs. 1,659 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 496.1% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 222.9% higher at Milikin than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($42,778.00 vs. $13,248.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Arkansas State University ($10,078 vs. $13,002)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 20.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,100 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Arkansas State University Main Campus (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 192.3% larger than aid received Arkansas State University Main Campus ($31,332 vs. $10,720)
Arkansas State University vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 19 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Arkansas State University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Arkansas State University vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University or Milikin? 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 Milikin and Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University 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/