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Overview |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cse.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 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 |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
CSE | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CSE | 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Misericordia University than College of Saint Elizabeth ($34,100.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Misericordia University ($21,689 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 15.9% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,744 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 30% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($29,905 vs. $23,008)
CSE vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or CSE .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 263 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,500 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/