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Overview |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia 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
- Alvernia University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (2,484 students vs. 2,242 students)
Alvernia University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Misericordia University?
- Alvernia University is 14.7% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.7% higher at Alvernia University than Misericordia University ($39,100.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Alvernia University ($27,033 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 5.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,030 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($25,757 vs. $23,008)
Alvernia University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Alvernia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 71 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia 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 Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Alvernia University (64% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,800)
- Misericordia University and Alvernia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Alvernia 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 Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/