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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 1,560 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #175 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $10,076 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $40,778 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $10,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $17,229 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $13,735 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 81% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 1,171 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 957 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 49% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 61% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 1,560 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 5.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,076.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 206.8% higher at VMI than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($40,778.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($17,229 vs. $20,860)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 14.6% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,990 vs. $12,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Virginia Military Institute (90% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 121.4% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($13,735 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 138 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than VMI (81.7%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or VMI? 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 VMI and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $17,300 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $44,800)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- VMI graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/