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Overview |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 21,917 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $8,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $12,576 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,126 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $13,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $9,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 15,767 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 14,916 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 94.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 930/1230 | ||
| 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 | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (21,917 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Memphis?
- Millikin University is 387.8% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $8,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 224% higher at Milikin than University of Memphis ($40,740.00 vs. $12,576.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Memphis ($10,492 vs. $13,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 26.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,126 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than University of Memphis (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 217.2% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($30,528 vs. $9,625)
Milikin vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 40 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (94.6%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than University of Memphis (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Memphis graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of Memphis students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,250 vs. $27,000)
- Memphis graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/