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Overview |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Chicago, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 2,660 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #593 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Evangelical Covenant Church of America | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | northpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $33,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $33,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $19,029 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $22,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 5,039 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 3,427 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 68% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 890/1162 | ||
| 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 | North Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | North Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Park University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,660 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. North Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or North Park University?
- Millikin University is 22.2% more expensive to attend than North Park University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.2% higher at Milikin than North Park University ($40,740.00 vs. $33,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than North Park University ($10,492 vs. $19,029)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Park University are 26.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,125 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as North Park University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 35.4% larger than aid received North Park University ($30,528 vs. $22,545)
Milikin vs. North Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or North Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between North Park University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 55 points higher than at North Park University (1014)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at North Park University (3.14)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than North Park University (68%)
Milikin vs. North Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or North Park 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 North Park University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than North Park University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $500 more per year than North Park University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,600)
- North Park University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($26,250 vs. $27,000)
- North Park University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More North Park University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/