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Overview |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 227 students)
Misericordia University vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Centra College?
- Misericordia University is 269% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 269% higher at Misericordia University than Centra College ($34,100.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Centra College ($27,033 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 57.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,406 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 254.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($23,008 vs. $6,495)
Misericordia University vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Misericordia University .
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Centra College (40%)
Misericordia University vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Centra College? 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 Centra College and Misericordia University.
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $7,200 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/