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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 17,351 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #353 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $14,116 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $33,512 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $14,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $20,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $12,803 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 25,391 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 19,568 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 77.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 9% | ||
| % 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 | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 60% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | URI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rhode Island is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,351 students vs. 6,732 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or URI?
- University of Rhode Island is 47.5% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($14,116.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.2% higher at URI than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($33,512.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than URI ($20,860 vs. $20,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 18.3% lower than costs at University of Rhode Island ($12,600 vs. $14,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rhode Island than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rhode Island students is 106.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,803 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of Rhode Island (1077) is 76 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming URI students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than URI (77.1%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or URI? 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 URI and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Rhode Island (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $11,400 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $2,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,438 vs. $25,485)
- URI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/