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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $211 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ETSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or ETSU?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 23.9% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.3% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than East Tennessee State University ($19,290.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($14,350 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 43% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,613 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Tennessee State University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,739 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at East Tennessee State University (1068) is 67 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming ETSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman ETSU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than ETSU (85.3%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than East Tennessee State University (65% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,800 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $4,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,485)
- ETSU graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($211 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/