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Overview |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| Location | Millersville, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,775 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | millersville.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,570 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,290 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,750 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,076 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,902 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 64% |
Admission |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,506 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 6,013 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.4% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,485 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $242 |
Diversity |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Millersville University of Pennsylvania | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 6,775 students)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or WCU?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 24% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is the same at Millersville University of Pennsylvania as West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($19,290.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than WCU ($21,076 vs. $22,973)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 3.5% lower than costs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($13,750 vs. $14,228)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (80% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millersville University of Pennsylvania students is 8.4% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($5,902 vs. $5,443)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 71 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming WCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than WCU (87.8%)
Millersville University of Pennsylvania vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Millersville University of Pennsylvania or WCU? 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 WCU and Millersville University of Pennsylvania.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from West Chester University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,200 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $44,800)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,985 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,485)
- WCU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($242 vs. $263)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/