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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $129 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson?
- Thomas Jefferson University is 350.4% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($43,100.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.4% higher at Jefferson than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($43,100.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Jefferson ($21,076 vs. $28,110)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 7% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($13,750 vs. $14,715)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 450.4% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($32,486 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Jefferson (88.9%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $78,100 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $44,800)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $12,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($12,500 vs. $25,485)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($129 vs. $263)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/