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Overview |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 913/1168 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Wright State?
- Millikin University is 276.7% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at Milikin than Wright State University Main Campus ($40,740.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Wright State ($10,492 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 20.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,686 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 244.3% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($30,528 vs. $8,867)
Milikin vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 35 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Wright State students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/