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Boise State Illinois North Central College Monmouth College ISU Idaho Eureka College SIUE Southern Illinois University Webster University EIU DUofC| Northwest Nazarene University | Millikin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NNU | Milikin | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
NNU | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
NNU | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NNU | Milikin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millikin University is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (1,807 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 14.6% more expensive to attend than NNU for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.6% higher at Milikin than Northwest Nazarene University ($40,740.00 vs. $35,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than NNU ($10,492 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest Nazarene University are 22.2% lower than costs at Millikin University ($10,500 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 42.6% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($30,528 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or NNU .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 13 points higher than at NNU (1056)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman NNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Milikin (3.4)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Milikin (75.4%)
NNU vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU or Milikin? 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 Milikin and NNU.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Northwest Nazarene University (65% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $4,100 more per year than NNU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,000)
- Northwest Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- NNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Milikin students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/