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Illinois North Central College Monmouth College ISU Eureka College Kentucky SIUE Southern Illinois University Webster University EIU Murray State University UIC| Millikin University | Kentucky Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Milikin | KWC | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Owensboro, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 834 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | kwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | KWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $31,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $31,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $11,526 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $20,867 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $22,561 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | KWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,009 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,346 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 12/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 750/1130 | ||
| 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 | KWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | KWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $38,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,907 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $236 |
Diversity |
Milikin | KWC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Milikin | KWC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | KWC | ||
| 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 KWC based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 834 students)
Milikin vs. KWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or KWC?
- Millikin University is 34.1% more expensive to attend than KWC for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Milikin than Kentucky Wesleyan College ($42,778.00 vs. $31,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than KWC ($10,078 vs. $20,867)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Wesleyan College are 15.7% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,526 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Kentucky Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 38.9% larger than aid received Kentucky Wesleyan College ($31,332 vs. $22,561)
Milikin vs. KWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or KWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between KWC or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 21 points higher than at KWC (1048)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at KWC (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at KWC (3.3)
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. KWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or KWC? 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 KWC and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Kentucky Wesleyan College (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $8,600 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,500)
- Kentucky Wesleyan College students graduate with a $4,093 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($22,907 vs. $27,000)
- KWC graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/