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Overview |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Anderson, IN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 1,290 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #495 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Church of God | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | anderson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $33,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $33,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $11,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $21,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $26,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 5,416 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 2,803 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 980/1220 | ||
| 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 | Anderson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Anderson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 1,290 students)
Milikin vs. Anderson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Anderson University?
- Millikin University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Milikin than Anderson University ($40,740.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Anderson University ($10,492 vs. $21,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 12.4% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,420 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Anderson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 14.6% larger than aid received Anderson University ($30,528 vs. $26,629)
Milikin vs. Anderson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Anderson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Anderson University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 19 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Milikin vs. Anderson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Anderson 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 Anderson University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Anderson University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,400)
- Anderson University and Milikin graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Anderson University and Milikin graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/