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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1040/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $249 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 6,732 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 115% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($20,579.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Liberty University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,579.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Liberty University ($20,860 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 2.5% lower than costs at Liberty University ($12,600 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 93.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,023 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 69 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (89.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Liberty University? 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 Liberty University and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Liberty University (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,319 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,485)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($249 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/