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Overview |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Youngstown, OH | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,071 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ysu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,410 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,770 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,016 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,900 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,631 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 80% |
Admission |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,481 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 6,030 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6%Open | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9%Open | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Youngstown State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Youngstown State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 6,775 students)
Youngstown State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Youngstown State or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Youngstown State University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,410.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.1% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Youngstown State University ($19,290.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,900 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 37.3% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,016 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (93% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Youngstown State University students is 29.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($7,631 vs. $5,902)
Youngstown State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 20 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
Youngstown State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Youngstown State 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 Youngstown State.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Youngstown State University (65% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $7,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $37,700)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/