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Overview |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Elizabethtown, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,021 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #280 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | etown.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,020 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,020 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,642 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,723 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,405 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,977 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,415 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1280 | 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 |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Elizabethtown College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Elizabethtown College based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 2,021 students)
Elizabethtown College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elizabethtown College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Elizabethtown College is 265.9% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($35,020.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.5% higher at Elizabethtown College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($35,020.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Elizabethtown College ($21,076 vs. $26,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabethtown College are 8.8% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,642 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabethtown College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elizabethtown College students is 262.7% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($21,405 vs. $5,902)
Elizabethtown College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elizabethtown College 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 Elizabethtown College .
- The average SAT score at Elizabethtown College (1125) is 124 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Elizabethtown College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Elizabethtown College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Elizabethtown College (81.1%)
Elizabethtown College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elizabethtown College 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 Elizabethtown College.
- The graduation rate at Elizabethtown College is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (79% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Elizabethtown College earn on average $7,000 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elizabethtown College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Elizabethtown College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/