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Overview |
Milikin | UNI | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Cedar Falls, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 9,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #509 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | uni.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | UNI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $8,396 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $19,940 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $9,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $15,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $5,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 74% |
Admission |
Milikin | UNI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,913 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 4,638 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 94.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 33.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 860/1210 | ||
| 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 | UNI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | UNI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $213 |
Diversity |
Milikin | UNI | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Milikin | UNI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | UNI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Northern Iowa is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (9,013 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. UNI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or UNI?
- Millikin University is 409.5% more expensive to attend than UNI for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $8,396.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.5% higher at Milikin than University of Northern Iowa ($42,778.00 vs. $19,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than UNI ($10,078 vs. $15,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Northern Iowa are 38.2% lower than costs at Millikin University ($9,648 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than University of Northern Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 488.4% larger than aid received University of Northern Iowa ($31,332 vs. $5,325)
Milikin vs. UNI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or UNI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNI or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 19 points higher than at UNI (1050)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UNI (23)
- Accepted freshman UNI students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- UNI has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. UNI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or UNI? 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 UNI and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at UNI is higher than Millikin University (67% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of Northern Iowa earn on average $600 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,100)
- University of Northern Iowa students graduate with a $6,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($20,625 vs. $27,000)
- UNI graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($213 vs. $279)
- More UNI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/