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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 4,260 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 253.1% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at SU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($33,790.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than SU ($21,076 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 22.4% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,230 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 297.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($23,467 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Shenandoah University (1005) is 4 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than SU (80.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or SU? 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 SU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Shenandoah University (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $44,800)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- SU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/