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Overview |
Milikin | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $250 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Milikin | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Hamline 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
- Hamline University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,638 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Hamline University?
- Hamline University is 11.8% more expensive to attend than Milikin for in-state tuition ($45,540.00 vs. $40,740.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.8% higher at Hamline University than Millikin University ($45,540.00 vs. $40,740.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Hamline University ($10,492 vs. $23,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 14.5% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,213 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Millikin University ($33,013 vs. $30,528)
Milikin vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Hamline University (1127) is 58 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Hamline University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Hamline University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Milikin vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Hamline University is higher than Millikin University (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Hamline University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($55,100 vs. $47,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Hamline University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/