Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
ECU ASU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University of Pennsylvania WCU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville ETSU UNCG NC State Ship| Western Carolina University | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #713 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | millersville.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $9,570 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 80% |
Admission |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $263 |
Diversity |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 41% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
WCU | 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
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Millersville University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 6,775 students)
WCU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is 857% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($9,570.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 285.8% higher at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Western Carolina University ($19,290.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($13,022 vs. $21,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 23.1% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($11,173 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Millersville University of Pennsylvania students is 30.4% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($5,902 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 31 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming WCU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman WCU 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 WCU (84.8%)
WCU vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Western Carolina University (65% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Millersville University of Pennsylvania earn on average $5,700 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $3,475 lower median federal student loan debt than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($22,010 vs. $25,485)
- WCU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($227 vs. $263)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/