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Overview |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Marymount University than Misericordia University ($35,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Misericordia University ($24,664 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 6.2% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,776 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Marymount University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($26,190 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 70 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
Misericordia University vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Marymount University (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $52,000)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University 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/