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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 99% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $244 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | SVU | ||
| 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
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than SVU based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,053 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 97.1% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Southern Virginia University ($19,290.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than SVU ($21,076 vs. $23,274)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 50.3% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,150 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 38.7% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,188 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 40 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or SVU? 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 SVU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Southern Virginia University (65% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,200 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,831 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,485)
- SVU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($244 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/