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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,826 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 250.2% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.7% higher at Roanoke College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($33,510.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Roanoke College ($21,076 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 11.8% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($13,750 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 512.9% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($36,176 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 91 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/