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Overview |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or CNU?
- Misericordia University is 263.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at Misericordia University than Christopher Newport University ($34,100.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Misericordia University ($23,287 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 23.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,990 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 186.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($23,008 vs. $8,022)
Misericordia University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 86 points higher than at Misericordia University (1069)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than CNU (85.4%)
Misericordia University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or CNU? 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 CNU and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Christopher Newport University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $4,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/