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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,732 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #740 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,290 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,600 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,860 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,205 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,989 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 6,249 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.4% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (6,732 students vs. 1,162 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 188.5% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107.7% higher at W&J than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($27,605.00 vs. $13,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than W&J ($20,860 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 10.4% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,600 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 528.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($38,971 vs. $6,205)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (89.4%) than W&J (81.5%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or W&J? 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 W&J and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $12,100 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/