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Overview |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Incline Village, NV | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 631 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | sierranevada.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $34,319 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $34,319 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $13,825 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 920/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $255 |
Diversity |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | Sierra Nevada University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than Sierra Nevada University based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 631 students)
Milikin vs. Sierra Nevada University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or Sierra Nevada University?
- Millikin University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than Sierra Nevada University for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Milikin than Sierra Nevada University ($40,740.00 vs. $34,319.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millikin University are 7.7% lower than costs at Sierra Nevada University ($12,836 vs. $13,825)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Sierra Nevada University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is ?% larger than aid received Sierra Nevada University ($30,528 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or Sierra Nevada University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Sierra Nevada University or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 57 points higher than at Sierra Nevada University (1012)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Sierra Nevada University (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Sierra Nevada University (3.24)
Milikin vs. Sierra Nevada University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or Sierra Nevada 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 Sierra Nevada University and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Sierra Nevada University (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Sierra Nevada University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,600)
- Sierra Nevada University students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Sierra Nevada University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Sierra Nevada University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/