Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Illinois North Central College Monmouth College ISU Eureka College SIUE Southern Illinois University Webster University EIU UIC Carroll University| Millikin University | Purdue University Northwest | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Hammond, Indiana | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 8,911 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | pnw.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $7,373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $14,364 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $8,215 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $9,162 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $7,070 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 5,670 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 4,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 31.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | N/A |
Diversity |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Purdue Northwest | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Northwest is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (8,911 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Purdue Northwest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Purdue Northwest?
- Millikin University is 452.6% more expensive to attend than Purdue Northwest for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $7,373.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.6% higher at Milikin than Purdue University Northwest ($40,740.00 vs. $14,364.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Northwest than Milikin ($9,162 vs. $10,492)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Northwest are 56.3% lower than costs at Millikin University ($8,215 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Purdue University Northwest (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 331.8% larger than aid received Purdue University Northwest ($30,528 vs. $7,070)
Milikin vs. Purdue Northwest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Purdue Northwest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue Northwest or Milikin .
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Purdue Northwest (3.19)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Purdue Northwest (72.8%)
Milikin vs. Purdue Northwest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Purdue Northwest? 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 Purdue Northwest and Milikin.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/