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Overview |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Murfreesboro, NC | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 708 | 6,732 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chowan.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,110 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,110 | $13,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,710 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,845 | $20,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,026 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,360 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 1,708 | 6,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.4% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 880/1145 | 1030/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,150 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $363 | $263 |
Diversity |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 17% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 71% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Chowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Chowan 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 | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 708 students)
Chowan University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Chowan University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Chowan University is 183.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($27,110.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104% higher at Chowan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($27,110.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,845 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 29.8% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,710 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 255% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($22,026 vs. $6,205)
Chowan University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Chowan 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 Chowan University .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 228 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than Chowan University (72.4%)
Chowan University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Chowan 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 Chowan University.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Chowan University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $10,200 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $34,600)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $9,665 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($25,485 vs. $35,150)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($263 vs. $363)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/