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Overview |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Jonesboro, AR | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,190 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #859 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | astate.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,888 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,744 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,011 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,225 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,045 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,202 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | 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 |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $263 |
Diversity |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas State University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arkansas State University Main Campus is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,190 students vs. 6,775 students)
Arkansas State University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas State University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Arkansas State University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,888.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.4% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Arkansas State University Main Campus ($19,290.00 vs. $12,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,011 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas State University Main Campus are 36.1% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,100 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arkansas State University Main Campus than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arkansas State University Main Campus students is 90.2% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,225 vs. $5,902)
Arkansas State University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University .
- The average SAT score at Arkansas State University Main Campus (1088) is 87 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Arkansas State University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Arkansas State University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Arkansas State University (69.5%)
Arkansas State University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas State University 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 Arkansas State University.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Arkansas State University Main Campus (65% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $8,800 more per year than Arkansas State University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,000)
- Arkansas State University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,485)
- Arkansas State University graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($201 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas State University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/