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Overview |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,854 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #839 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,304 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,410 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,676 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,046 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,539 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,369 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 17,929 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $263 |
Diversity |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Kent 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 6,775 students)
Kent State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Kent State University at Kent is 28.6% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($12,304.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Kent State than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($21,410.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($19,046 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Kent are 8.5% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,676 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kent State University at Kent than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kent State University at Kent students is 61.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,539 vs. $5,902)
Kent State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent 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 Kent State .
- The average SAT score at Kent State University at Kent (1067) is 66 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Kent State students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Kent State students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Kent State (88%)
Kent State vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Kent State University at Kent (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,500 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,300)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $340 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($25,485 vs. $25,825)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($263 vs. $267)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/