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Overview |
Milikin | Clarke University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Dubuque, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 965 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | clarke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Clarke University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $36,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $36,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $27,275 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $25,403 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Clarke University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 2,665 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 920/1160 | ||
| 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 | Clarke University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Clarke University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Clarke University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Milikin | Clarke University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Clarke 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 Clarke University based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 965 students)
Milikin vs. Clarke University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Clarke University?
- Millikin University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Clarke University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Milikin than Clarke University ($40,740.00 vs. $36,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Clarke University ($10,492 vs. $27,275)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarke University are 21.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,600 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Clarke University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 20.2% larger than aid received Clarke University ($30,528 vs. $25,403)
Milikin vs. Clarke University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Clarke University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Clarke University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 24 points higher than at Clarke University (1045)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Clarke University (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Clarke University (3.36)
- Clarke University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Clarke University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Clarke 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 Clarke University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Clarke University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Clarke University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,800)
- Clarke University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Clarke University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Clarke University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/