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Overview |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 80% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bucknell based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Bucknell University is 541.7% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 218.3% higher at Bucknell than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($61,408.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Bucknell ($21,076 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 11.7% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,750 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Bucknell University (80% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 540% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($37,775 vs. $5,902)
Bucknell vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell 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 Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 314 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell 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 Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $31,500 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/