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Saint Xavier University Illinois North Central College Monmouth College ISU Eureka College SIUE Southern Illinois University Webster University EIU UIC Carroll University| Millikin University | Saint Josephs College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Milikin | SJC | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Rensselaer, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | saintjoe.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | SJC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $29,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $29,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $15,836 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $21,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | SJC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,157 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 76.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 21/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 930/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Milikin | SJC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | SJC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | SJC | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | SJC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | - | ||
Campus |
Milikin | SJC | ||
| 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
- Millikin University is larger than than SJC based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 972 students)
Milikin vs. SJC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or SJC?
- Millikin University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.3% higher at Milikin than Saint Josephs College ($42,778.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than SJC ($10,078 vs. $15,836)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 40.6% lower than costs at Millikin University ($9,480 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Saint Josephs College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 43.1% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($31,332 vs. $21,898)
Milikin vs. SJC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or SJC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SJC or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 84 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. SJC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or SJC? 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 SJC and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Saint Josephs College (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,100 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,000)
- Saint Josephs College and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Josephs College and Milikin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SJC students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/