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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Vermillion, SD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 9,856 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #597 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | usd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $8,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $18,378 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $6,308 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 79% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 4,480 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 4,456 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 29.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1020/1300 | ||
| 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 | USD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $258 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 43% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | USD | ||
| 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 South Dakota is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. USD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or USD?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 23.1% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than University of South Dakota ($19,290.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($18,378 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 67.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($8,224 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than University of South Dakota (80% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of South Dakota students is 6.9% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($6,308 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. USD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or USD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USD or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at University of South Dakota (1049) is 48 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming USD students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. USD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or USD? 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 USD and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than University of South Dakota (65% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $3,400 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $44,800)
- University of South Dakota students graduate with a $485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,485)
- USD graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($258 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/