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Overview |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $263 |
Diversity |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 10% | ||
Campus |
JCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than JCU based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- John Carroll University is 375.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 135.8% higher at JCU than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($45,490.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than JCU ($21,076 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 4.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($13,200 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 415.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($30,415 vs. $5,902)
JCU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU 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 JCU .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 126 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU 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 JCU (82.4%)
JCU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (71% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from John Carroll University earn on average $12,800 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,454 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,939)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($263 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/