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Overview |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Ypsilanti, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 14,018 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #828 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | emich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $14,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $14,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $11,396 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $15,826 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $9,945 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 19,919 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 16,578 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 930/1180 | ||
| 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 | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Eastern Michigan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Eastern Michigan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Eastern Michigan University?
- Millikin University is 181% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 181% higher at Milikin than Eastern Michigan University ($40,740.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Eastern Michigan University ($10,492 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Michigan University are 12.6% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,396 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Eastern Michigan University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 207% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($30,528 vs. $9,945)
Milikin vs. Eastern Michigan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Eastern Michigan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern Michigan University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 40 points higher than at Eastern Michigan University (1029)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern Michigan University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Eastern Michigan University (3.37)
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Eastern Michigan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Eastern Michigan University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,600)
- Eastern Michigan University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern Michigan University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/