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Overview |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,587 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #396 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meredith.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,420 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,420 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,259 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,825 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,775 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 1,299 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 98% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Meredith | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Meredith | 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,587 students)
Meredith vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Meredith or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Meredith College is 343.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($42,420.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.9% higher at Meredith than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($42,420.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Meredith ($21,076 vs. $23,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 9.6% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,544 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 405.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($29,825 vs. $5,902)
Meredith vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Meredith 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 Meredith .
- The average SAT score at Meredith College (1036) is 35 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Meredith students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Meredith (73.2%)
Meredith vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Meredith 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 Meredith.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Meredith College (65% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $515 lower median federal student loan debt than Meredith graduates. ($25,485 vs. $26,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Meredith graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/