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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 888 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 78% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 888 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Penn State Lehigh Valley is 52.8% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($24,318.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($18,142 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley are 5.9% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,984 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Penn State Lehigh Valley (80% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Penn State Lehigh Valley students is 67.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,886 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019) is 18 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Penn State Lehigh Valley students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,818)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Lehigh Valley graduates. ($263 vs. $277)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Lehigh Valley 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/