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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Merced, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 9,103 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #605 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | ucmerced.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $19,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $13,549 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $25,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 83% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 29,920 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 26,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 960/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $19,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $205 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | UC Merced | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Merced is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,103 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. UC Merced Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or UC Merced?
- University of California Merced is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at UC Merced than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($41,636.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Merced than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($13,549 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 40.7% lower than costs at University of California Merced ($13,750 vs. $19,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Merced than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (83% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Merced students is 338.3% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($25,868 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. UC Merced Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or UC Merced? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Merced or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of California Merced (1025) is 24 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming UC Merced students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman UC Merced students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than UC Merced (89.5%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. UC Merced Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or UC Merced? 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 UC Merced and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of California Merced (65% vs. 58%)
- University of California Merced students graduate with a $5,586 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($19,899 vs. $25,485)
- UC Merced graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($205 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Merced students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/