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Overview |
Milikin | Avila University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 1,306 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #707 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | avila.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Avila University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $22,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $22,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $7,710 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $17,210 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $14,244 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | Avila University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 2,712 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 1,834 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 67.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 933/1160 | ||
| 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 | Avila University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Avila University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Avila University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Milikin | Avila University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Avila 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 Avila University based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 1,306 students)
Milikin vs. Avila University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Avila University?
- Millikin University is 82% more expensive to attend than Avila University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82% higher at Milikin than Avila University ($40,740.00 vs. $22,390.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Avila University ($10,492 vs. $17,210)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Avila University are 66.5% lower than costs at Millikin University ($7,710 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Avila University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 114.3% larger than aid received Avila University ($30,528 vs. $14,244)
Milikin vs. Avila University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Avila University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Avila University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 83 points higher than at Avila University (986)
- Incoming Milikin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Avila University (21)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Avila University (3.24)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Avila University (67.6%)
Milikin vs. Avila University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Avila 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 Avila University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Avila University (65% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $2,000 more per year than Avila University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,100)
- Avila University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Avila University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Avila University 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/