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Overview |
Life University | Milikin | ||
| Location | Marietta, GA | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,753 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | life.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life University | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,915 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,915 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,226 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,923 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Life University | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 448 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 438 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.8% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.4% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/19 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 830/1117 | 930/1200 | ||
| 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 |
Life University | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life University | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,334 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $86 | $279 |
Diversity |
Life University | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Life University | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Life University | 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
- Life University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,753 students vs. 1,807 students)
Life University vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life University or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 215.4% more expensive to attend than Life University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- Out of state tuition is 215.4% higher at Milikin than Life University ($40,740.00 vs. $12,915.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Life University ($10,492 vs. $28,226)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millikin University are 40.2% lower than costs at Life University ($12,836 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Life University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 156% larger than aid received Life University ($30,528 vs. $11,923)
Life University vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life University or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Life University .
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Life University (3.11)
- Life University has a higher acceptance rate (97.8%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Life University vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life University 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 Life University.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Life University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $200 more per year than Life University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,900)
- Life University students graduate with a $18,666 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($8,334 vs. $27,000)
- Life University graduates are paying $193 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($86 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/