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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 172 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 80% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $274 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 172 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 323.2% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110% higher at PAFA than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($40,500.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than PAFA ($21,076 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 27.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($13,750 vs. $17,512)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania as Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (80% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students is 172.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($16,087 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than PAFA (91.3%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (73% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $22,800 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $22,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,015 lower median federal student loan debt than PAFA graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,500)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than PAFA graduates. ($263 vs. $274)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/