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Overview |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 6,775 students)
Mercy vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Mercy College is 114.4% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Mercy than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,518.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,879 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 3.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,750 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 150.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($14,789 vs. $5,902)
Mercy vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy 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 Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy 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 Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Mercy College (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,786 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,485)
- Mercy graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/