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Overview |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 80% |
Admission |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $263 |
Diversity |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 10% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 6,775 students)
NDSU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 2.8% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($19,290.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($15,962 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 47.8% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($9,300 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than North Dakota State University Main Campus (80% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millersville University of Pennsylvania students is 3% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($5,902 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU 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 NDSU .
- The average SAT score at North Dakota State University Main Campus (1091) is 90 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming NDSU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman NDSU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (92.4%)
NDSU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (65% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $8,800 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $44,800)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,185 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,485)
- NDSU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($240 vs. $263)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Millersville University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/