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UT Lynn University FGCU FAU Nova Southeastern University Illinois North Central College Monmouth College UCF ISU Flagler| Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach | Millikin University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
| Location | West Palm Beach, FL | Decatur, IL | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 1,807 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #491 | #436 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pba.edu | millikin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,900 | $26,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,900 | $40,740 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $12,836 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,276 | $10,492 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,749 | $30,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,220 | 2,902 | ||
| Admitted | 5,888 | 2,188 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.7% | 75.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 16.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,704 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $279 |
Diversity |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Palm Beach Atlantic | Milikin | ||
| 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
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach is larger than than Milikin based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 1,807 students)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Milikin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palm Beach Atlantic or Milikin?
- Millikin University is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Palm Beach Atlantic for in-state tuition ($40,740.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Milikin than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($40,740.00 vs. $34,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millikin University than Palm Beach Atlantic ($10,492 vs. $30,276)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach are 9.8% lower than costs at Millikin University ($11,690 vs. $12,836)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millikin University than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millikin University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach ($30,528 vs. $22,749)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Milikin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Palm Beach Atlantic or Milikin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Milikin or Palm Beach Atlantic .
- The average SAT score at Millikin University (1069) is 4 points higher than at Palm Beach Atlantic (1065)
- Incoming Palm Beach Atlantic students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Milikin (23)
- Accepted freshman Milikin students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Palm Beach Atlantic (3.36)
- Palm Beach Atlantic has a higher acceptance rate (94.7%) than Milikin (75.4%)
Palm Beach Atlantic vs. Milikin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palm Beach Atlantic 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 Palm Beach Atlantic.
- The graduation rate at Milikin is higher than Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Millikin University earn on average $800 more per year than Palm Beach Atlantic graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,300)
- Palm Beach Atlantic University West Palm Beach students graduate with a $4,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Milikin graduates. ($22,704 vs. $27,000)
- Palm Beach Atlantic graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Milikin graduates. ($234 vs. $279)
- More Milikin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palm Beach Atlantic students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/