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Overview |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | 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 |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | 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
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Alvernia University is 308.6% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.7% higher at Alvernia University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($39,100.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Alvernia University ($21,076 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 2% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($13,750 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 336.4% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($25,757 vs. $5,902)
Alvernia University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 3 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Alvernia University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Alvernia University (65% vs. 53%)
- Graduates of Alvernia University and Millersville University of Pennsylvania have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($44,800 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/