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Overview |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
| Location | Lebanon, IL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,960 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #607 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mckendree.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,020 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,020 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,590 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,431 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,145 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,332 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 1,594 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 871/1277 | 930/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 23% | ||
Campus |
McKendree University | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- McKendree University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (1,960 students vs. 1,807 students)
McKendree University vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McKendree University or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than McKendree University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Milikin than McKendree University ($40,740.00 vs. $32,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than McKendree University ($10,492 vs. $22,431)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McKendree University are 10.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,590 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McKendree University as Millikin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 26.4% larger than aid received McKendree University ($30,528 vs. $24,145)
McKendree University vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McKendree University or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or McKendree University .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 63 points higher than at McKendree University (1006)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at McKendree University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at McKendree University (3.38)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than McKendree University (68.4%)
McKendree University vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McKendree 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 McKendree University.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than McKendree University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from McKendree University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,100)
- McKendree University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- McKendree University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former McKendree University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/