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Overview |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or University of Charleston?
- Millikin University is 32.3% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at Milikin than University of Charleston ($42,778.00 vs. $32,342.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than University of Charleston ($10,078 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 19.4% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,162 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than University of Charleston (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 33.7% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($31,332 vs. $23,439)
Milikin vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 75 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than University of Charleston (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $1,900 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/