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Overview |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | brescia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $29,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $29,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,935 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $15,087 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $26,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,534 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 877 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 34.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.02 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 920/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $299 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Brescia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Brescia University based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 638 students)
Milikin vs. Brescia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Brescia University?
- Millikin University is 45% more expensive to attend than Brescia University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45% higher at Milikin than Brescia University ($42,778.00 vs. $29,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Brescia University ($10,078 vs. $15,087)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brescia University are 21.9% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,935 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Brescia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 18% larger than aid received Brescia University ($31,332 vs. $26,558)
Milikin vs. Brescia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Brescia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brescia University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 66 points higher than at Brescia University (1003)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brescia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Brescia University (3.02)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Brescia University (34.6%)
Milikin vs. Brescia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Brescia University? 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 Brescia University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Brescia University (65% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Brescia University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,400)
- Millikin University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Brescia University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,000)
- Milikin graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Brescia University graduates. ($279 vs. $299)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brescia University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/