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Overview |
Milikin | King College | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Bristol, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,295 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #638 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | king.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | King College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $32,902 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $32,902 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $23,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $24,339 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 83% |
Admission |
Milikin | King College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,195 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 54.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 1000/1160 | ||
| 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 | King College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | King College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Milikin | King College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Milikin | King College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | King College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than King College based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 1,295 students)
Milikin vs. King College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or King College?
- Millikin University is 30% more expensive to attend than King College for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $32,902.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Milikin than King College ($42,778.00 vs. $32,902.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than King College ($10,078 vs. $23,282)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at King College are 29.9% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,262 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than King College (100% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 28.7% larger than aid received King College ($31,332 vs. $24,339)
Milikin vs. King College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or King College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between King College or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 64 points higher than at King College (1005)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at King College (22)
- Accepted freshman King College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- King College has a higher acceptance rate (54.4%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. King College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or King College? 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 King College and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than King College (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from King College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,100)
- King College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- King College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former King College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/