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Overview |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Waukesha, WI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 3,283 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #534 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | carrollu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $35,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $35,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $11,564 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $25,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $23,933 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 4,728 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 3,411 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 19.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1060/1340 | ||
| 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 |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | Carroll University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Carroll 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
- Carroll University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (3,283 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Carroll University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Carroll University?
- Millikin University is 15.2% more expensive to attend than Carroll University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Milikin than Carroll University ($40,740.00 vs. $35,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Carroll University ($10,492 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carroll University are 11% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,564 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Carroll University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 27.6% larger than aid received Carroll University ($30,528 vs. $23,933)
Milikin vs. Carroll University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Carroll University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carroll University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Carroll University (1087) is 18 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Carroll University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Carroll University (3.39)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Carroll University (72.1%)
Milikin vs. Carroll University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Carroll 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 Carroll University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Carroll University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Carroll University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,200)
- Carroll University and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Carroll University and Milikin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Carroll University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/