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Overview |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 1,811 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $37,438 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $37,438 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $12,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $28,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $25,361 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 2,397 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 1,814 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 23/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1063/1200 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Methodist | ||
| 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
- Methodist University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (1,811 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Methodist?
- Millikin University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Methodist for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Milikin than Methodist University ($40,740.00 vs. $37,438.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Methodist ($10,492 vs. $28,129)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Methodist University are 0.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($12,828 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Methodist University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 20.4% larger than aid received Methodist University ($30,528 vs. $25,361)
Milikin vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 114 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.7%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Methodist University (65% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Methodist graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,700)
- Methodist University and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Methodist 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 Methodist students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/