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Overview |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Liberty, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 853 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | jewell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $18,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $18,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $20,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $13,451 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 1,676 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 687 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 35.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | 1030/1130 | ||
| 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 | William Jewell College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | William Jewell College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than William Jewell College based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 853 students)
Milikin vs. William Jewell College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or William Jewell College?
- Millikin University is 121.9% more expensive to attend than William Jewell College for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.9% higher at Milikin than William Jewell College ($40,740.00 vs. $18,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than William Jewell College ($10,492 vs. $20,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Jewell College are 26.7% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,130 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than William Jewell College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 127% larger than aid received William Jewell College ($30,528 vs. $13,451)
Milikin vs. William Jewell College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or William Jewell College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William Jewell College or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at William Jewell College (1160) is 91 points higher than at Milikin (1069)
- Incoming William Jewell College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman William Jewell College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than William Jewell College (41%)
Milikin vs. William Jewell College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or William Jewell College? 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 William Jewell College and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than William Jewell College (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from William Jewell College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Milikin graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,100)
- William Jewell College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- William Jewell College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More William Jewell College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/