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Overview |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Livonia, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 2,109 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #578 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | madonna.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $26,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $26,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $12,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $18,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $19,840 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 1,988 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 1,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 64.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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 | Madonna University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Madonna University | ||
| 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
- Madonna University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,109 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Madonna University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Madonna University?
- Millikin University is 56.1% more expensive to attend than Madonna University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.1% higher at Milikin than Madonna University ($40,740.00 vs. $26,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Madonna University ($10,492 vs. $18,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Madonna University are 4.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($12,250 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Madonna University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 53.9% larger than aid received Madonna University ($30,528 vs. $19,840)
Milikin vs. Madonna University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Madonna University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Madonna University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 39 points higher than at Madonna University (1030)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Madonna University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Madonna University (3.35)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Madonna University (64.8%)
Milikin vs. Madonna University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Madonna 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 Madonna University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Madonna University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Madonna University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,400)
- Madonna University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Madonna University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Madonna University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/