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Overview |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1100/1210 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $263 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Allegheny College is 453.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($52,950.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.5% higher at Allegheny College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($52,950.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Allegheny College ($21,076 vs. $26,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 0.3% lower than costs at Allegheny College ($13,750 vs. $13,796)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 621.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($42,599 vs. $5,902)
Allegheny College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Allegheny College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Allegheny College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $29,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($263 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/