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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Altoona, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 2,577 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #584 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $20,621 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $9,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 68% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 7,523 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 7,204 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 95.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Altoona | ||
| 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
- Penn State Altoona is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (2,577 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Altoona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Altoona?
- Misericordia University is 121.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Altoona for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $15,388.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Misericordia University than Penn State Altoona ($34,100.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Altoona than Misericordia University ($20,621 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Altoona are 13.8% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,984 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Penn State Altoona (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 140.3% larger than aid received Penn State Altoona ($23,008 vs. $9,574)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Altoona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Altoona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Altoona or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 76 points higher than at Penn State Altoona (993)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Altoona (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Altoona (3.4)
- Penn State Altoona has a higher acceptance rate (95.8%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Altoona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Altoona? 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 State Altoona and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State Altoona is higher than Misericordia University (65% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Penn State Altoona earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Altoona students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Altoona graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Altoona students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/