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Overview |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,824 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #192 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcphs.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,060 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,060 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,520 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,776 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,093 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,698 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 5,029 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1370 | 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 |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $102,700 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $263 |
Diversity |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
MCPHS | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MCPHS | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (6,824 students vs. 6,775 students)
MCPHS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCPHS or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is 276.8% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,060.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at MCPHS than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($36,060.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than MCPHS ($21,076 vs. $38,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 42% lower than costs at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences ($13,750 vs. $19,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students is 206.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($18,093 vs. $5,902)
MCPHS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCPHS 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 MCPHS .
- The average SAT score at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (1070) is 69 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming MCPHS students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman MCPHS students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than MCPHS (88.3%)
MCPHS vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCPHS 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 MCPHS.
- The graduation rate at MCPHS is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (69% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences earn on average $57,900 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($102,700 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than MCPHS graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than MCPHS graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More MCPHS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/