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Overview |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Cape Girardeau, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 9,927 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #920 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | semo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $7,761 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $14,331 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $9,954 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $14,519 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $8,592 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 7,092 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 6,121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 86.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 970/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,527 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $232 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Southeast Missouri State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Southeast Missouri State University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (9,927 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Southeast Missouri State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Southeast Missouri State University?
- Millikin University is 424.9% more expensive to attend than Southeast Missouri State University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $7,761.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.3% higher at Milikin than Southeast Missouri State University ($40,740.00 vs. $14,331.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Southeast Missouri State University ($10,492 vs. $14,519)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southeast Missouri State University are 29% lower than costs at Millikin University ($9,954 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Southeast Missouri State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 255.3% larger than aid received Southeast Missouri State University ($30,528 vs. $8,592)
Milikin vs. Southeast Missouri State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Southeast Missouri State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southeast Missouri State University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 19 points higher than at Southeast Missouri State University (1050)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Southeast Missouri State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Southeast Missouri State University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Southeast Missouri State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.3%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Southeast Missouri State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Southeast Missouri State 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 Southeast Missouri State University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Southeast Missouri State University (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $6,600 more per year than Southeast Missouri State University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,500)
- Southeast Missouri State University students graduate with a $4,473 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($22,527 vs. $27,000)
- Southeast Missouri State University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeast Missouri State University 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/