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Overview |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Saint Charles, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 7,288 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #723 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | lindenwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $19,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $19,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $18,698 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $14,858 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 6,743 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 4,441 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 65.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 1023/1230 | ||
| 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 | Lindenwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 24% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Lindenwood University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lindenwood University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (7,288 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. Lindenwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Lindenwood University?
- Millikin University is 115% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115% higher at Milikin than Lindenwood University ($42,778.00 vs. $19,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Lindenwood University ($10,078 vs. $18,698)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 23.4% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,800 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Lindenwood University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 110.9% larger than aid received Lindenwood University ($31,332 vs. $14,858)
Milikin vs. Lindenwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Lindenwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lindenwood University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 26 points higher than at Lindenwood University (1043)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Lindenwood University (23)
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Lindenwood University has a higher acceptance rate (65.9%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Lindenwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Lindenwood University? 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 Lindenwood University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Lindenwood University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Lindenwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,100)
- Lindenwood University and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lindenwood University and Milikin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindenwood University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/