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Overview |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 80% |
Admission |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | 1100/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $263 |
Diversity |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CHC | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Chestnut Hill College is 307% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at CHC than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($38,950.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than CHC ($21,076 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 14.6% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,000 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 396.2% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($29,288 vs. $5,902)
CHC vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC 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 CHC .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 35 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
CHC vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Chestnut Hill College (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $500 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $996 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,481)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($263 vs. $273)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/