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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,421 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 305.4% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.1% higher at BC than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($38,800.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($19,332 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 0.6% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($13,750 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 478.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($34,142 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 33 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than BC (90.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or BC? 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 BC and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Bridgewater College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,700 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,100)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/