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Overview |
Milikin | William Penn University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Oskaloosa, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,659 | 1,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | #896 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | wmpenn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | William Penn University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,892 | $28,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,778 | $28,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,330 | $7,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,078 | $22,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,332 | $18,434 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | William Penn University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,009 | 1,112 | ||
| Admitted | 2,167 | 634 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 46.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1170 | 830/1100 | ||
| 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 | William Penn University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | William Penn University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Milikin | William Penn University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Milikin | William Penn University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | William Penn 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 William Penn University based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 1,536 students)
Milikin vs. William Penn University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or William Penn University?
- Millikin University is 48.8% more expensive to attend than William Penn University for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Milikin than William Penn University ($42,778.00 vs. $28,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than William Penn University ($10,078 vs. $22,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Penn University are 72.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($7,712 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as William Penn University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 70% larger than aid received William Penn University ($31,332 vs. $18,434)
Milikin vs. William Penn University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or William Penn University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Penn University or Milikin .
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at William Penn University (3.0)
- William Penn University has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Milikin vs. William Penn University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or William Penn 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 William Penn University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than William Penn University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $2,500 more per year than William Penn University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,600)
- William Penn University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Penn University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former William Penn University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/