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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 5,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #705 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $13,719 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $11,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $6,998 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 4,988 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 4,045 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 860/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $219 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 5,767 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or RIC?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 0.9% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.2% higher at RIC than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($25,014.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,549 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 8.9% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,600 vs. $13,719)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rhode Island College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhode Island College students is 12.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($6,998 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 88 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at RIC (3.08)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than RIC (81.1%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or RIC? 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 RIC and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Rhode Island College (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,800 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,285 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,485)
- RIC graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($219 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/