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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 80% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 1100/1210 | ||
| 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 |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $263 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MSU Moorhead based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 4,682 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 8.3% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($19,290.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($17,939 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 36.1% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($10,104 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (96% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Minnesota State University Moorhead students is 17% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($6,905 vs. $5,902)
MSU Moorhead vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Minnesota State University Moorhead (1049) is 48 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming MSU Moorhead students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman MSU Moorhead students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (65% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,400 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $3,209 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,485)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($230 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/