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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 44% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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 | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $277 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Penn State?
- Penn State Main Campus is 91.9% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($18,368.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.3% higher at Penn State than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($35,946.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Penn State ($21,076 vs. $26,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 7.9% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,744 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Main Campus (80% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Main Campus students is 70.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,066 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Main Campus (1202) is 201 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Penn State students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Penn State? 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 Penn State and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (87% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Penn State Main Campus earn on average $10,500 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,333 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,818)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/