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Overview |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Harrisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 3,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | harrisburgu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $23,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $23,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $23,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 1,160 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 978 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 84.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 9% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,082 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology?
- Misericordia University is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Misericordia University than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology ($34,100.00 vs. $23,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology than Misericordia University ($10,022 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are 61.5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,150 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students is 2.5% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($23,589 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Harrisburg University of Science and Technology or Misericordia University .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (3.42)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (84.3%)
Misericordia University vs. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Harrisburg University of Science and Technology? 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Harrisburg University of Science and Technology (64% vs. 9%)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology 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 Harrisburg University of Science and Technology students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/