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Overview |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,675 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #1028 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | becker.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $36,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $36,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 20/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 960/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 27% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Becker College | ||
| 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
- Becker College is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (1,675 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. Becker College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Becker College?
- Millikin University is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Becker College for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at Milikin than Becker College ($42,778.00 vs. $36,300.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millikin University are 3.5% lower than costs at Becker College ($13,330 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Becker College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is ?% larger than aid received Becker College ($31,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Becker College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Becker College or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 60 points higher than at Becker College (1009)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Becker College (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Becker College (3.36)
Milikin vs. Becker College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Becker College? 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 Becker College and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Becker College (65% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $500 more per year than Becker College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,600)
- Becker College students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Becker College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Becker College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/