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Overview |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | California, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,509 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1033 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,416 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | 1100/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PennWest California | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 6,509 students)
PennWest California vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest California or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 24% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California ($19,290.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 32% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,416 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than PennWest California (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millersville University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($5,902 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest California 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 PennWest California .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 79 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
PennWest California vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest California 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 PennWest California.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than PennWest California (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,300 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- PennWest California graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest California students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/