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Overview |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Rindge, NH | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,663 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #822 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franklinpierce.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,055 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,055 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,300 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,434 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,056 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,145 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,916 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.97 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | 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 |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Franklin Pierce University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 20% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,663 students)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franklin Pierce University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Franklin Pierce University is 308.1% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,055.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.5% higher at Franklin Pierce University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($39,055.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Franklin Pierce University ($21,076 vs. $28,434)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 11.3% lower than costs at Franklin Pierce University ($13,750 vs. $15,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franklin Pierce University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin Pierce University students is 443.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($32,056 vs. $5,902)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 58 points higher than at Franklin Pierce University (943)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Franklin Pierce University (21)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Franklin Pierce University (2.97)
- Franklin Pierce University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Franklin Pierce University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franklin Pierce 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 Franklin Pierce University.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Franklin Pierce University (65% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,500 more per year than Franklin Pierce University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,300)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Franklin Pierce University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franklin Pierce University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/