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Overview |
Misericordia University | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $332 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 92% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Claflin 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,830 students)
Misericordia University vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Claflin University?
- Misericordia University is 107% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Misericordia University than Claflin University ($34,100.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Misericordia University ($19,951 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 55.9% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,480 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 67.9% larger than aid received Claflin University ($23,008 vs. $13,707)
Misericordia University vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 254 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Claflin University (78%)
Misericordia University vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Claflin 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 Claflin University and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Claflin University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $30,700)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $5,184 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $32,184)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($279 vs. $332)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/