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Overview |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $263 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than ECSU based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 4,082 students)
ECSU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 47.9% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Eastern Connecticut State University ($19,290.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($18,628 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 17.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($13,750 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 86.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,993 vs. $5,902)
ECSU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU 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 ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than ECSU (73.8%)
ECSU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Eastern Connecticut State University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $44,800)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,485)
- ECSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/