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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Aiken, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 3,855 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #883 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | usca.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $10,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $20,856 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $8,736 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $11,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $9,701 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 2,905 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 2,316 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 26.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $39,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USC Aiken | ||
| 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 USC Aiken based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 3,855 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Aiken Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or USC Aiken?
- University of South Carolina Aiken is 8.7% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,398.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at USC Aiken than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,856.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Aiken than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,697 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Aiken are 44.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,736 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Aiken than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Carolina Aiken students is 56.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,701 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Aiken Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or USC Aiken? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC Aiken or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 25 points higher than at USC Aiken (976)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at USC Aiken (21)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at USC Aiken (3.19)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than USC Aiken (79.7%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. USC Aiken Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or USC Aiken? 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 USC Aiken and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of South Carolina Aiken (65% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,200 more per year than USC Aiken graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,600)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than USC Aiken graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than USC Aiken graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USC Aiken students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/