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Overview |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Hackettstown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,453 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | centenaryuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $36,636 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $36,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $12,552 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $22,838 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $28,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,294 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,251 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 990/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 17% |
Students |
Milikin | Centenary University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Centenary 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 Centenary University based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 1,453 students)
Milikin vs. Centenary University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Centenary University?
- Millikin University is 16.8% more expensive to attend than Centenary University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at Milikin than Centenary University ($42,778.00 vs. $36,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Centenary University ($10,078 vs. $22,838)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 6.2% lower than costs at Millikin University ($12,552 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Centenary University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 10.3% larger than aid received Centenary University ($31,332 vs. $28,415)
Milikin vs. Centenary University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Centenary University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centenary University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 140 points higher than at Centenary University (929)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Centenary University (21)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Centenary University (3.23)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Centenary University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Centenary 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 Centenary University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Centenary University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,100)
- Centenary University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Centenary University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/