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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 96% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $237 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Radford University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or RU?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 17.3% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5% higher at RU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,246.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($17,105 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 30.1% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,567 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Radford University students is 64.9% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,733 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman RU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or RU? 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 RU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Radford University (65% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Radford University students graduate with a $2,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,485)
- RU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($237 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/