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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #478 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 97% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1060/1260 | ||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $268 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Wilkes based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 5,207 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 308.9% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.9% higher at Wilkes than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($39,134.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Wilkes ($21,076 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 15.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($13,750 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilkes University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 398.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($29,441 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Wilkes University (1053) is 52 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Wilkes University (65% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilkes graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Wilkes graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/