Assumption University vs. Misericordia University

Comparable Facts

Compare Assumption University in Worcester, MA with Misericordia University in Dallas, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Misericordia University is larger than Assumption University based on total student enrollment (2,200 students vs. 2,037 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Assumption University is located in Worcester, MA (Midsize City setting); Misericordia University is in Dallas, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• Assumption University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Misericordia University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Assumption University 11:1; Misericordia University 11:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption University are 5.4% lower than at Misericordia University ($15,752 vs. $16,656).
• Out-of-state tuition is 27.2% higher at Assumption University than at Misericordia University (about $10,986 more per year; $51,356 vs. $40,370).
• The same share of students receive grant aid at Assumption University as at Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption University students is 32.7% larger than aid received by Misericordia University students ($35,905 vs. $27,066).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at both Assumption University and Misericordia University.
• Typical fall application deadline: Assumption University Feb 15, 2027.
• Enrolled first-year students at Misericordia University average a 3.48 high school GPA, 0.03 higher than at Assumption University (3.45).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 10.2% at Assumption University vs. 17.5% at Misericordia University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Misericordia University and Assumption University graduates have the same median loan debt ($27,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers in the federal data, Misericordia University and Assumption University graduates have the same median monthly federal student loan payment ($279 vs. $279).
• More Assumption University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation (84% vs. 69%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.