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Overview |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,832 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #668 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | sienaheights.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $28,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $28,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $13,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $24,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,809 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 66.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 16/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 890/1140 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,746 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $183 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 19% |
Students |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Siena Heights University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Siena Heights University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (1,832 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. Siena Heights University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Siena Heights University?
- Millikin University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than Siena Heights University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.1% higher at Milikin than Siena Heights University ($42,778.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Siena Heights University ($10,078 vs. $17,740)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Siena Heights University are 0.7% lower than costs at Millikin University ($13,240 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Siena Heights University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 25.5% larger than aid received Siena Heights University ($31,332 vs. $24,957)
Milikin vs. Siena Heights University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Siena Heights University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena Heights University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 42 points higher than at Siena Heights University (1027)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Siena Heights University (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Siena Heights University (3.32)
- Siena Heights University has a higher acceptance rate (66.6%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Siena Heights University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Siena Heights 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 Siena Heights University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Siena Heights University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Siena Heights University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,400)
- Siena Heights University students graduate with a $9,254 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($17,746 vs. $27,000)
- Siena Heights University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Siena Heights University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/