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Overview |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 80% |
Admission |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $263 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
WestConn | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 48.1% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at WestConn than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($19,358.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,862 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 5.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($13,750 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Western Connecticut State University (80% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 53.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,057 vs. $5,902)
WestConn vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn 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 WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western Connecticut State University (65% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $44,800)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- WestConn graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WestConn students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/