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Overview |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Pineville, LA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 1,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #770 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | lacollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $19,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $19,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $7,646 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $14,566 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $13,650 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 579 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 74.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Louisiana College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,027 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $238 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Louisiana College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 1,026 students)
Milikin vs. Louisiana College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Louisiana College?
- Millikin University is 108% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108% higher at Milikin than Louisiana College ($40,740.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Louisiana College ($10,492 vs. $14,566)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 67.9% lower than costs at Millikin University ($7,646 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 123.6% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($30,528 vs. $13,650)
Milikin vs. Louisiana College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Louisiana College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Louisiana College or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 100 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Milikin vs. Louisiana College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Louisiana 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 Louisiana College and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Louisiana College (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Louisiana College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,600)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $3,973 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,027 vs. $27,000)
- Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/