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Overview |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Burbank, CA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 943 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | woodbury.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,392 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,392 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,138 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,182 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,816 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,460 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 914 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $279 |
Diversity |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 26% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 24% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Woodbury University | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Woodbury University based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 943 students)
Woodbury University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Woodbury University or Misericordia University?
- Woodbury University is 27.2% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($43,392.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.2% higher at Woodbury University than Misericordia University ($43,392.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Woodbury University ($27,033 vs. $32,182)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Woodbury University are 4.5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,138 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Woodbury University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Woodbury University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($23,816 vs. $23,008)
Woodbury University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Woodbury University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Woodbury University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 125 points higher than at Woodbury University (944)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Woodbury University (19)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Woodbury University (3.39)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Woodbury University (62.6%)
Woodbury University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Woodbury University or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Woodbury University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Woodbury University (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $1,500 more per year than Woodbury University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,500)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Woodbury University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Woodbury University graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Woodbury University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/