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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 1,378 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #629 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $38,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $38,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $13,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $24,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $27,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 1,588 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 47.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 960/1191 | ||
| 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 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 1,378 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or AU?
- Averett University is 301.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,400.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.9% higher at AU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($38,400.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than AU ($20,860 vs. $24,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 3.3% lower than costs at Averett University ($12,600 vs. $13,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 339.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($27,274 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 88 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at AU (3.07)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than AU (47.8%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or AU? 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 AU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Averett University (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $44,800)
- Averett University students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- AU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/