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Overview |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 930/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Elmhurst College is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,807 students)
Elmhurst College vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Elmhurst College for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Milikin than Elmhurst College ($40,740.00 vs. $39,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Elmhurst College ($10,492 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmhurst College are 14.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,250 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Elmhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Elmhurst College ($30,528 vs. $27,835)
Elmhurst College vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Elmhurst College .
- The average SAT score at Elmhurst College (1090) is 21 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Elmhurst College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Elmhurst College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Elmhurst College vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Millikin University (70% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $47,100)
- Elmhurst College students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Elmhurst College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/