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Overview |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 20,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $11,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $13,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 4,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 3,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Cumberland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 1,659 students)
Milikin vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Cumberland College?
- Millikin University is 333.2% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 333.2% higher at Milikin than University of the Cumberlands ($42,778.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Cumberland College ($10,078 vs. $11,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 43.3% lower than costs at Millikin University ($9,300 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 139% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($31,332 vs. $13,109)
Milikin vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 47 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Cumberland College? 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 Cumberland College and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than University of the Cumberlands (65% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/