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Overview |
Milikin | WWU | ||
| Location | Decatur, IL | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,807 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #436 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millikin.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
Milikin | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,000 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,740 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,836 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,492 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,528 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Milikin | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,902 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 2,188 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.4% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1200 | |||
| 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 | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Milikin | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Milikin | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
Milikin | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 20% |
Students |
Milikin | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Milikin | WWU | ||
| 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
- Millikin University is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 1,508 students)
Milikin vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Milikin or WWU?
- Millikin University is 53.7% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.7% higher at Milikin than William Woods University ($40,740.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than WWU ($10,492 vs. $23,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 22.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,450 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 49.4% larger than aid received William Woods University ($30,528 vs. $20,431)
Milikin vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Milikin or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or Milikin .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 34 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming Milikin students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have at the same average high school GPA (3.4) as students at WWU (3.4)
- Milikin has a higher acceptance rate (75.4%) than WWU (61.5%)
Milikin vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Milikin or WWU? 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 WWU and Milikin.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than William Woods University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $8,500 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More WWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/