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Illinois North Central College Monmouth College ISU Eureka College SIUE Southern Illinois University Webster University EIU UIC Carroll University ATU| University of the Ozarks | Millikin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
| Location | Clarksville, AR | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 763 | 1,659 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #518 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ozarks.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,950 | $26,892 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,950 | $42,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,490 | $13,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,651 | $10,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,181 | $31,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,916 | 4,009 | ||
| Admitted | 1,114 | 2,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 14/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1018/1163 | 860/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,540 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $233 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Ozarks | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Ozarks based on total student enrollment (1,659 students vs. 763 students)
Ozarks vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ozarks or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 71.5% more expensive to attend than Ozarks for in-state tuition ($42,778.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.5% higher at Milikin than University of the Ozarks ($42,778.00 vs. $24,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Ozarks ($10,078 vs. $16,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Ozarks are 40.5% lower than costs at Millikin University ($9,490 vs. $13,330)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Ozarks as Millikin University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 63.3% larger than aid received University of the Ozarks ($31,332 vs. $19,181)
Ozarks vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ozarks or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Ozarks .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 35 points higher than at Ozarks (1034)
- Incoming Ozarks students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Ozarks (3.38)
- Ozarks has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Milikin (54.1%)
Ozarks vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ozarks or Milikin? 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 Milikin and Ozarks.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than University of the Ozarks (65% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,900 more per year than Ozarks graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,200)
- University of the Ozarks students graduate with a $4,460 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($22,540 vs. $27,000)
- Ozarks graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($233 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ozarks students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/