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Decatur, IL · Joliet, IL
| Millikin University | University of St Francis | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $21,989/yr | $13,006/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $18,659/yr | $8,547/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $21,079 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,629/yr | $5,584/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $23,053/yr | $10,749/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $24,622/yr | $11,311/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,524/yr | $20,192/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $13,695/yr | $11,980/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,710/yr | $7,200/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $800/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,378/yr | $3,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,475/yr | $46,239/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,892/yr | $38,110/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $26,892/yr | $38,110/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 56% | 76% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 67% | 65% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 860–1130 | 1030–1220 |
| SAT average | 1034 | 1141 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 20–32 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–25 · Math 17–25 | English 21–34 · Math 21–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,009 | 1,888 |
| Students accepted | 2,167 | 1,207 |
| Students who enrolled | 329 | 238 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 15% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | 56% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 55% | 67% |
| Freshmen who come back | 75% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $51,262/yr | $63,926/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $33,474–$72,474 | $45,128–$90,346 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 62% | 71% |
| White students graduating | 65% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 25% | 59% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 51% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 50% | 75% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $43,100/yr | $56,648/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 83% |
| Graduate on time | 47% | 51% |
| Pell students who graduate | 41% | 61% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 63% |
| Low-income students who finish | 51% | 55% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,711/yr | $62,784/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Visual & Performing Arts 22% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Education 13% | Health Professions 44% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Family & Consumer Sciences 6% |
| Most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 22% of degrees | Health Professions — 44% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Family & Consumer Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 9% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 6% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $259,426/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $112,521/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 8.3% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,382 | 1,223 |
| Students per professor | 10 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 91 | 1,731 |
| Average professor pay | $6,557/mo | $8,272/mo |
| Full-time professors | 71% | 97% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $49,741 | $57,522 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Decatur, IL | Joliet, IL |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1901 | 1920 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.9% | 3.3% |
| Men | 46% | 35% |
| Women | 54% | 65% |
| White students | 67% | 45% |
| Black students | 18% | 10% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 3.8% | 34% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 2.9% |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 3.1% |
| Other / not reported | 3.3% | 1.6% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 32% | 42% |
| Part-time students | 4.2% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.8% | 19% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,211/yr | $6,677/yr |
| Endowment | $94.4M | $31.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 833 | 442 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $9,776/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan charge | $3,140/yr | No data reported |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 22 | 16 |
| Student athletes | 458 | 403 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $4.1M |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | $7.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.5M | $7.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $71,205 | $10,453 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.