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Overview |
Milikin | NCU | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Eugene, OR | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 699 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | nwcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | NCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $33,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $33,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $23,787 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $20,642 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | NCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 552 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 369 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 66.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 24.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/18 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1140/1215 | ||
| 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 | NCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | NCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 100% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,731 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Milikin | NCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Milikin | NCU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | NCU | ||
| 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
- Millikin University is larger than than NCU based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 699 students)
Milikin vs. NCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or NCU?
- Millikin University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than NCU for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Milikin than Northwest Christian University ($40,740.00 vs. $33,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than NCU ($10,492 vs. $23,787)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Christian University are 22.5% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,480 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Northwest Christian University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 47.9% larger than aid received Northwest Christian University ($30,528 vs. $20,642)
Milikin vs. NCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or NCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCU or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 77 points higher than at NCU (992)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCU (21)
- Accepted freshman NCU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than NCU (66.8%)
Milikin vs. NCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or NCU? 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 NCU and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at NCU is higher than Millikin University (100% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $1,200 more per year than NCU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,900)
- Northwest Christian University students graduate with a $3,269 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,731 vs. $27,000)
- NCU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/