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Overview |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arcadia | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Arcadia University is 385.2% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Arcadia than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($46,430.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Arcadia ($21,076 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 0.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($13,720 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 424.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($30,934 vs. $5,902)
Arcadia vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia 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 Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 103 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Arcadia University (65% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Arcadia University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/