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Overview |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Easton, PA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #65 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lafayette.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,110 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,110 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,336 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,186 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,981 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 80% |
Admission |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,500 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 3,531 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 91% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Lafayette College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 16% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Lafayette 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 Lafayette College based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 2,729 students)
Lafayette College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lafayette College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Lafayette College is 507.2% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($58,110.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 201.2% higher at Lafayette College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($58,110.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Lafayette College ($21,076 vs. $37,186)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 26.1% lower than costs at Lafayette College ($13,750 vs. $17,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lafayette College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lafayette College students is 323.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($24,981 vs. $5,902)
Lafayette College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lafayette 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 Lafayette College .
- The average SAT score at Lafayette College (1294) is 293 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Lafayette College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Lafayette College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Lafayette College (33.6%)
Lafayette College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lafayette 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 Lafayette College.
- The graduation rate at Lafayette College is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (88% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Lafayette College earn on average $36,200 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($81,000 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than Lafayette College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Lafayette College graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Lafayette College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/