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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 94% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1000/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $248 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WVU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or WVU?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 2.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at WVU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($26,568.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,202 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 18.4% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,618 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (94% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 98% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,685 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Virginia University (1078) is 77 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming WVU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman WVU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than WVU (88.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or WVU? 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 WVU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than West Virginia University (65% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $5,800 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $44,800)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $1,484 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,485)
- WVU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($248 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/