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Overview |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Greenville, NC | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,785 | 6,732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ecu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,452 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,729 | $13,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,470 | $20,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,836 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 90% |
Admission |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,289 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 20,073 | 6,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.1% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 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 |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,788 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $256 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 9% | ||
Campus |
ECU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Carolina University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (26,785 students vs. 6,732 students)
ECU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 115% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at ECU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,729.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($14,470 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 14.5% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,000 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than East Carolina University (90% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Carolina University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,836 vs. $6,205)
ECU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECU 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 ECU .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 52 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (90.1%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (89.4%)
ECU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECU 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 ECU.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than East Carolina University (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $900 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $697 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,788 vs. $25,485)
- ECU graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($256 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/