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CofC Marywood PC Coastal Carolina GWU Wilkes Clemson YCP AU North Greenville University UofSC Arcadia| Misericordia University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or CSU?
- Misericordia University is 15.6% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at Misericordia University than Charleston Southern University ($34,100.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Misericordia University ($17,536 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 31.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,250 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 14.8% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($26,417 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 39 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than CSU (86.8%)
Misericordia University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or CSU? 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 CSU and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Charleston Southern University (64% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $12,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Misericordia 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 CSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/