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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 1,538 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 276.3% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at VWC than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($36,010.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than VWC ($21,076 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 24.2% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,070 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 367.1% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($27,568 vs. $5,902)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001) is 19 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Millersville University of Pennsylvania students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than VWC (81.4%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or VWC? 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 VWC and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (65% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,100 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,515 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,485 vs. $27,000)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/