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Overview |
Milikin | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Davenport, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 2,747 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | #402 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | sau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $34,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $34,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $23,359 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $25,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Milikin | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 3,589 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 2,653 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 73.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1020/1240 | ||
| 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 | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | St. Ambrose University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,764 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $266 |
Diversity |
Milikin | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Milikin | St. Ambrose University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | St. Ambrose 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
- Saint Ambrose University is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (2,747 students vs. 1,807 students)
Milikin vs. St. Ambrose University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or St. Ambrose University ?
- Millikin University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than St. Ambrose University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Milikin than Saint Ambrose University ($40,740.00 vs. $34,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than St. Ambrose University ($10,492 vs. $23,359)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Ambrose University are 7.1% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,988 vs. $12,836)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University as Saint Ambrose University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 19.8% larger than aid received Saint Ambrose University ($30,528 vs. $25,476)
Milikin vs. St. Ambrose University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or St. Ambrose University ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Ambrose University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 19 points higher than at St. Ambrose University (1050)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Ambrose University (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at St. Ambrose University (3.39)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than St. Ambrose University (73.9%)
Milikin vs. St. Ambrose University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or St. Ambrose 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 St. Ambrose University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Saint Ambrose University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Saint Ambrose University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,100)
- Saint Ambrose University students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,764 vs. $27,000)
- St. Ambrose University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More St. Ambrose University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/