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WMU Eastern Michigan University Michigan State GVSU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania WSU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU Saginaw Valley State University Michigan Oakland Ferris State University| Central Michigan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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 |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 6,775 students)
CMU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Central Michigan University is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($13,200.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.1% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Central Michigan University ($19,290.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,605 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 22.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,248 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Central Michigan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Central Michigan University students is 91.7% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,314 vs. $5,902)
CMU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU 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 CMU .
- The average SAT score at Central Michigan University (1049) is 48 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming CMU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman CMU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than CMU (78.9%)
CMU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU 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 CMU.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Central Michigan University (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $300 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,500)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than CMU graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CMU graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/