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Overview |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Wheeling, WV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | wju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $29,090 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $29,090 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $12,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $19,164 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $22,319 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 2,103 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 950/1180 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $48,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Wheeling University | ||
| 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 Wheeling University based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 748 students)
Milikin vs. Wheeling University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Wheeling University?
- Millikin University is 47.1% more expensive to attend than Wheeling University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.1% higher at Milikin than Wheeling University ($42,778.00 vs. $29,090.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Wheeling University ($10,078 vs. $19,164)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheeling University are 7.3% lower than costs at Millikin University ($12,420 vs. $13,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Wheeling University (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 40.4% larger than aid received Wheeling University ($31,332 vs. $22,319)
Milikin vs. Wheeling University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Wheeling University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wheeling University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 37 points higher than at Wheeling University (1032)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Wheeling University (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Wheeling University (3.33)
- Wheeling University has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. Wheeling University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Wheeling University? 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 Wheeling University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Wheeling University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Wheeling University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $47,100)
- Wheeling University and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheeling University and Milikin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wheeling University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/