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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1100/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $263 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (7,583 students vs. 6,775 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 18.7% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at University of Southern Maine than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($22,680.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,343 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 25.9% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,924 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 63.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,668 vs. $5,902)
University of Southern Maine vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 17 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming University of Southern Maine students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of Southern Maine (65% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,200 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,485)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($232 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/