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Overview |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Leavenworth, KS | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,414 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | stmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $32,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $32,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $10,032 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $23,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $22,742 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,201 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 926/1093 | ||
| 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 St. Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | University of St. Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than University of St. Mary based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 1,414 students)
Milikin vs. University of St. Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or University of St. Mary ?
- Millikin University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than University of St. Mary for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $32,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Milikin than University of Saint Mary ($42,778.00 vs. $32,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than University of St. Mary ($10,078 vs. $23,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Saint Mary are 32.9% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,032 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as University of Saint Mary (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 37.8% larger than aid received University of Saint Mary ($31,332 vs. $22,742)
Milikin vs. University of St. Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or University of St. Mary ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St. Mary or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 91 points higher than at University of St. Mary (978)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of St. Mary (21)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at University of St. Mary (3.36)
- University of St. Mary has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. University of St. Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or University of St. Mary ? 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 St. Mary and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than University of Saint Mary (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $5,900 more per year than University of St. Mary graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,200)
- University of Saint Mary students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($23,750 vs. $27,000)
- University of St. Mary graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St. Mary 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/