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Overview |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Clarion, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,922 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarion.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,574 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,930 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 80% |
Admission |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PennWest Clarion | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
PennWest Clarion | 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 PennWest Clarion based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 3,922 students)
PennWest Clarion vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PennWest Clarion or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 24% more expensive to attend than PennWest Clarion for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.7% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than PennWest Clarion ($19,290.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Clarion are 6.3% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,930 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than PennWest Clarion (80% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millersville University of Pennsylvania students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Clarion ($5,902 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 67 points higher than at PennWest Clarion (934)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest Clarion (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Clarion students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
PennWest Clarion vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PennWest Clarion 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 PennWest Clarion.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than PennWest Clarion (65% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,600 more per year than PennWest Clarion graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,200)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest Clarion graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PennWest Clarion students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/