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Overview |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 80% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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 |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $263 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Rowan University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 6,775 students)
Rowan University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Rowan University is 12% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($10,715.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.2% higher at Rowan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,108.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rowan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($20,963 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 16% lower than costs at Rowan University ($13,750 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rowan University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (84% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rowan University students is 90.5% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,246 vs. $5,902)
Rowan University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University 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 Rowan University .
- The average SAT score at Rowan University (1065) is 64 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $8,500 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $44,800)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $5,485 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,485)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rowan University students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/