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Overview |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Kansas City, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 3,405 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #285 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | rockhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $40,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $40,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $22,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $32,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 2,096 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 66.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1083/1288 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Rockhurst | ||
| 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
- Rockhurst University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (3,405 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. Rockhurst Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Rockhurst?
- Millikin University is 0.1% more expensive to attend than Rockhurst for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Milikin than Rockhurst University ($40,740.00 vs. $40,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Rockhurst ($10,492 vs. $22,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rockhurst University are 24.9% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,280 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Rockhurst University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rockhurst University students is 7.6% larger than aid received Millikin University ($32,842 vs. $30,528)
Milikin vs. Rockhurst Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Rockhurst? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rockhurst or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Rockhurst University (1162) is 93 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming Rockhurst students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Rockhurst students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than Rockhurst (66.5%)
Milikin vs. Rockhurst Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Rockhurst? 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 Rockhurst and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Rockhurst is higher than Millikin University (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Rockhurst University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,100)
- Rockhurst University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Rockhurst graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Rockhurst 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/