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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 91% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 5,162 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Ship?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Ship cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($19,290.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Ship ($21,076 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 19.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,538 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students is 28.7% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($7,593 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 22 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Ship students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Ship (87.8%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Ship? 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 Ship and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (65% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $44,800)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- Ship graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/