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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 95% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Longwood 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
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Longwood University based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 4,358 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Longwood University?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Longwood University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($21,690.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Longwood University ($21,076 vs. $21,772)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 4.1% lower than costs at Longwood University ($13,750 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 75.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,332 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 16 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Longwood University (87.8%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Longwood 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 Longwood University and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Longwood University (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $1,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Longwood University 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/