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Overview |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 5,207 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #478 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | wilkes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $39,134 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $39,134 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $15,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $27,918 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $29,441 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 4,798 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 4,517 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1060/1260 | |||
| 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 | Wilkes | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Wilkes | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wilkes University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (5,207 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Wilkes Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Wilkes?
- Wilkes University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($39,134.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Wilkes than Misericordia University ($39,134.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Wilkes ($27,033 vs. $27,918)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 7.3% lower than costs at Wilkes University ($14,776 vs. $15,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Wilkes University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilkes University students is 28% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($29,441 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. Wilkes Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Wilkes? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilkes or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 16 points higher than at Wilkes (1053)
- Accepted freshman Wilkes students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Wilkes has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Wilkes Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Wilkes? 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 Wilkes and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Wilkes University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Wilkes University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($58,200 vs. $52,000)
- Wilkes University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilkes graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Wilkes graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/