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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.05 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn College?
- Misericordia University is 120.7% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47% higher at Misericordia University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($34,100.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Misericordia University ($23,030 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 21.8% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,130 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 217.2% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($23,008 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Misericordia University .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Misericordia University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/