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Overview |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Old Dominion?
- Misericordia University is 371.1% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at Misericordia University than Old Dominion University ($34,100.00 vs. $26,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Misericordia University ($16,098 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 9.6% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($13,480 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Old Dominion University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 154% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($23,008 vs. $9,058)
Misericordia University vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 49 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Old Dominion University (64% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/