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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,296 | 6,732 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $13,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,225 | $12,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,820 | $20,860 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,717 | $6,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 90% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,353 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 3,915 | 6,249 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.9% | 89.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $263 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 34% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 6,296 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 886.6% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.5% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Fitchburg State University ($13,290.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,820 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 12.9% lower than costs at Fitchburg State University ($12,600 vs. $14,225)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Fitchburg State University (90% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fitchburg State University students is 40.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,717 vs. $6,205)
Fitchburg State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 8 points higher than at Fitchburg State (993)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Fitchburg State (21)
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (89.9%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (89.4%)
Fitchburg State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Fitchburg State University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $800 more per year than Fitchburg State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,000)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $2,800 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,685 vs. $25,485)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($234 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fitchburg State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/