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Overview |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Lamoni, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,195 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | graceland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $16,632 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,880 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 16/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 880/1120 | ||
| 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 | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,544 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $243 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Graceland University-Lamoni | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Graceland University-Lamoni based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 1,195 students)
Milikin vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Graceland University-Lamoni?
- Millikin University is 31.6% more expensive to attend than Graceland University-Lamoni for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Milikin than Graceland University Lamoni ($42,778.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Graceland University-Lamoni ($10,078 vs. $16,632)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Graceland University Lamoni are 26.5% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,540 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Graceland University Lamoni (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Graceland University Lamoni ($31,332 vs. $30,218)
Milikin vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Graceland University-Lamoni? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Graceland University-Lamoni or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 108 points higher than at Graceland University-Lamoni (961)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (21)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Graceland University-Lamoni (3.22)
- Graceland University-Lamoni has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Graceland University-Lamoni Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Graceland University-Lamoni? 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 Graceland University-Lamoni and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Graceland University Lamoni (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Graceland University-Lamoni graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,000)
- Graceland University Lamoni students graduate with a $3,456 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,544 vs. $27,000)
- Graceland University-Lamoni graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($243 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Graceland University-Lamoni students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/