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Overview |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 80% |
Admission |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 1100/1210 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $263 |
Diversity |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 10% | ||
Campus |
TU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 6,775 students)
TU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 32.2% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at TU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($23,240.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($14,443 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 0.8% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($13,642 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Towson University (80% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 93.4% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,415 vs. $5,902)
TU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 80 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and TU.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Towson University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $44,800)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,485)
- TU graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($183 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/