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Overview |
Milikin | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Milikin | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Otterbein 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
- Otterbein University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,458 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Otterbein University?
- Millikin University is 20.4% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at Milikin than Otterbein University ($40,740.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Otterbein University ($10,492 vs. $22,661)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 7.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,988 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Otterbein University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 26.9% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($30,528 vs. $24,060)
Milikin vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Otterbein University (1120) is 51 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Otterbein University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Otterbein University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Milikin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/