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Overview |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 80% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $263 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 6,775 students)
Cleveland State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Cleveland State University is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,144.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Cleveland State University ($19,290.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,719 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 3.3% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,750 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cleveland State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cleveland State University students is 59.9% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,436 vs. $5,902)
Cleveland State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland 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 Cleveland State .
- The average SAT score at Cleveland State University (1028) is 27 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Cleveland State students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Cleveland State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Cleveland State (85.3%)
Cleveland State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Cleveland State University (65% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $600 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $3,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,485)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($222 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State 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/