Quad
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania is a bit larger (5,728 vs. 4,086)

    Undergrads
  2. 2

    Millersville University of Pennsylvania is more diverse (index 0.45 vs. 0.42)

    Diversity index
  3. 3

    Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania has 2 pts more Pell recipients than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (30% vs. 27%)

    Pell Grant recipients

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania4.1K
Millersville University of Pennsylvania5.7K
Pell Grant share
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania30%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania27%
First-gen share
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania34%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania35%
Diversity index
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania0.42
Millersville University of Pennsylvania0.45

Who they are

Men
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania49%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania42%
Part-time students
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania5%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania19%
Students 25 and older
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania5%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania12%

Race & ethnicity

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania90%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania90%
First-years from other states
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania10%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania9%
First-years from abroad
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania0%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania1%
New transfer students this fall
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania191
Millersville University of Pennsylvania548
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania15%
Millersville University of Pennsylvania31%

Campus

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
Town near a cityNCAA D-II · Pennsylvania State Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroad
Millersville University of Pennsylvania
Large suburbNCAA D-II · Pennsylvania State Athletic ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyShippensburg University of PennsylvaniaMillersville University of Pennsylvania
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Gender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Chosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why