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Millersville, PA · California, PA
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Western University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,787/yr | $18,256/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $14,565/yr | $13,944/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,507 | $23,725 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $15,313/yr | $14,171/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,961/yr | $16,517/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,010/yr | $20,633/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $24,541/yr | $23,272/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $249/mo | $252/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,830/yr | $12,690/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $12,160/yr | $10,680/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,000/yr | $1,260/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,400/yr | $3,570/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $26,913/yr | $26,916/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,128/yr | $11,436/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,952/yr | $16,054/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 38% |
| Students taking federal loans | 51% | 60% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 94% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1020–1210 | 940–1140 |
| SAT average | 1110 | 1063 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 17–25 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 14–24 · Math 16–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 6,989 | 6,189 |
| Students accepted | 6,249 | 5,796 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,175 | 1,617 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 26% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | 2% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 58% | 52% |
| Freshmen who come back | 77% | 72% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $55,246/yr | $47,295/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $37,409–$73,479 | $30,587–$64,952 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 62% | 57% |
| Black students graduating | 34% | 23% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 50% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 56% | 53% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,813/yr | $38,474/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 78% | 73% |
| Graduate on time | 39% | 38% |
| Pell students who graduate | 45% | 43% |
| First-gen students who finish | 53% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 45% | 43% |
| Students who transfer out | 24% | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,899/yr | $43,589/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Health Professions 10% | Health Professions 18% · Education 13% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Education — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 18% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $82,137/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $95,765/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 23% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,728 | 7,451 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 18 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,152 | 3,248 |
| Average professor pay | $11,531/mo | $11,870/mo |
| Full-time professors | 66% | 81% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $66,601 | $46,425 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Millersville, PA | California, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1855 | No data reported |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.5% | 1.4% |
| Men | 42% | 39% |
| Women | 58% | 61% |
| White students | 73% | 71% |
| Black students | 8.2% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 11% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 3.3% | 0.9% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.1% | 10% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 37% |
| Part-time students | 19% | 13% |
| Students age 25+ | 12% | 15% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,132/yr | $11,506/yr |
| Endowment | $46.9M | $123.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,109 | 4,565 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $8,080/yr | $6,822/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,520/yr | $4,600/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | Yes | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NCAA Division II with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 18 |
| Student athletes | 477 | 1,114 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.6M | $4.6M |
| Athletics budget | $6.3M | $21.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $6.3M | $23.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $40,172 | $165,519 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.