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Overview |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,795 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #711 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | dbq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $38,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $38,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $11,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $25,216 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,560 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,356 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 86.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 950/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,674 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $265 |
Diversity |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 69% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | University of Dubuque | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Dubuque is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (1,795 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. University of Dubuque Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or University of Dubuque?
- Millikin University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than University of Dubuque for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $38,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Milikin than University of Dubuque ($42,778.00 vs. $38,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than University of Dubuque ($10,078 vs. $25,216)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Dubuque are 16.2% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,470 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as University of Dubuque (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 21.1% larger than aid received University of Dubuque ($31,332 vs. $25,868)
Milikin vs. University of Dubuque Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or University of Dubuque? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dubuque or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 125 points higher than at University of Dubuque (944)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Dubuque (20)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of Dubuque (3.24)
- University of Dubuque has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. University of Dubuque Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or University of Dubuque? 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 Dubuque and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than University of Dubuque (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $5,300 more per year than University of Dubuque graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,800)
- University of Dubuque students graduate with a $1,326 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,674 vs. $27,000)
- University of Dubuque graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($265 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dubuque 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/