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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1100/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $263 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 10% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 6,775 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 35.4% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at University at Albany- SUNY than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($24,910.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($17,714 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Millersville University of Pennsylvania are 13.4% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($13,750 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY at Albany students is 94.6% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,485 vs. $5,902)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 90 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than SUNY at Albany (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from SUNY at Albany earn on average $11,000 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($55,800 vs. $44,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,420 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,485)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($217 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/