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Overview |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Indianapolis, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 25,497 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #458 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | iupui.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $9,241 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $32,509 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $13,010 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $11,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $11,473 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 15,715 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 12,791 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 1040/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $48,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,090 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | IUPUI | ||
| 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
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (25,497 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. IUPUI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or IUPUI?
- Millikin University is 362.9% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $9,241.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.6% higher at Milikin than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($42,778.00 vs. $32,509.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than IUPUI ($10,078 vs. $11,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 2.5% lower than costs at Millikin University ($13,010 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 173.1% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($31,332 vs. $11,473)
Milikin vs. IUPUI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or IUPUI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IUPUI or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 55 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman IUPUI students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. IUPUI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or IUPUI? 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 IUPUI and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $1,500 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,100)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/