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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 3,299 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #727 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | pointpark.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $36,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $36,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $12,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $25,477 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $24,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 5,291 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 5,179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1035/1240 | ||
| 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 | Point Park University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Point Park University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Point Park University based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 3,299 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Point Park University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Point Park University?
- Point Park University is 278.7% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,240.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.7% higher at Point Park University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($36,240.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Point Park University ($20,860 vs. $25,477)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Park University are 1% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,480 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Park University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point Park University students is 299.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($24,776 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Point Park University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Point Park University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Point Park University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 6 points higher than at Point Park University (995)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Point Park University (22)
- Accepted freshman Point Park University students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Point Park University has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (89.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Point Park University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Point Park 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 Point Park University and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Point Park University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,000 more per year than Point Park University graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Point Park University graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Point Park University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point Park University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/