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Overview |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (5,769 students vs. 2,242 students)
Eastern University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Misericordia University?
- Eastern University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Eastern University than Misericordia University ($35,864.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern University than Misericordia University ($26,669 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 18.9% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,424 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 11% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($25,542 vs. $23,008)
Eastern University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Eastern University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 43 points higher than at Eastern University (1026)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern University (23)
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Misericordia University (67% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,900)
- Eastern University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern University graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/