Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
IWU Illinois Valpo Lewis University North Central College Monmouth College ISU Eureka College SIUE Southern Illinois University Cedarville University CMU| Millikin University | Olivet Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Bourbonnais, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 3,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #499 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | olivet.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $36,950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $36,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,590 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $22,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $27,899 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,426 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 2,961 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 66.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 960/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Olivet Nazarene 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
- Olivet Nazarene University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (3,275 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. Olivet Nazarene University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Olivet Nazarene University?
- Millikin University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Olivet Nazarene University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at Milikin than Olivet Nazarene University ($42,778.00 vs. $36,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Olivet Nazarene University ($10,078 vs. $22,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet Nazarene University are 25.9% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,590 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Olivet Nazarene University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 12.3% larger than aid received Olivet Nazarene University ($31,332 vs. $27,899)
Milikin vs. Olivet Nazarene University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Olivet Nazarene University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Olivet Nazarene University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Olivet Nazarene University (1078) is 9 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Olivet Nazarene University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Olivet Nazarene University (3.38)
- Olivet Nazarene University has a higher acceptance rate (66.9%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Olivet Nazarene University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Olivet Nazarene University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Olivet Nazarene University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,600)
- Olivet Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Olivet Nazarene 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 Olivet Nazarene University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/