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Overview |
Milikin | IU East | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Richmond, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 3,039 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #855 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | iue.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | IU East | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $7,274 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $20,634 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $9,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $8,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $7,874 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Milikin | IU East | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 1,586 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 1,230 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Milikin | IU East | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | IU East | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Milikin | IU East | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Milikin | IU East | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | IU East | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (3,039 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. IU East Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or IU East?
- Millikin University is 460.1% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.4% higher at Milikin than Indiana University East ($40,740.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Milikin ($8,837 vs. $10,492)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 36.4% lower than costs at Millikin University ($9,412 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Indiana University East (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 287.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($30,528 vs. $7,874)
Milikin vs. IU East Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or IU East? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU East or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 108 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman IU East students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- IU East has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. IU East Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or IU East? 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 IU East and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Indiana University East (65% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $14,200 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/