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Overview |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Langhorne, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,031 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | cairn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $31,255 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $31,255 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,764 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $25,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $18,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 468 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 379 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 81% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 53.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $37,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Cairn | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Cairn based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,031 students)
Misericordia University vs. Cairn Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Cairn?
- Misericordia University is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Cairn for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Misericordia University than Cairn University ($34,100.00 vs. $31,255.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cairn University than Misericordia University ($25,923 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cairn University are 25.6% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,764 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Cairn University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 25.2% larger than aid received Cairn University ($23,008 vs. $18,376)
Misericordia University vs. Cairn Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Cairn? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cairn or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 93 points higher than at Cairn (976)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cairn (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cairn (3.31)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Cairn (81%)
Misericordia University vs. Cairn Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Cairn? 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 Cairn and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Cairn University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Cairn graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,000)
- Cairn University and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cairn University and Misericordia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cairn students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/