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Overview |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 1,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $26,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $10,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $31,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 4,009 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 14/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $279 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lewis University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (6,636 students vs. 1,659 students)
Lewis University vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 13.8% more expensive to attend than Lewis University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.8% higher at Milikin than Lewis University ($42,778.00 vs. $37,592.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Lewis University ($10,078 vs. $19,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 9.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($12,140 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University as Millikin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 17.8% larger than aid received Lewis University ($31,332 vs. $26,606)
Lewis University vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Lewis University .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 18 points higher than at Lewis University (1051)
- Incoming Lewis University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Lewis University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Lewis University vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Lewis University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,100)
- Lewis University students graduate with a $2,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($24,625 vs. $27,000)
- Lewis University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/