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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Monaca, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $12,254 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $18,113 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $9,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 1,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 1,591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | |||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| 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 Beaver | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Beaver | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Penn State Beaver based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 522 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Beaver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Beaver?
- Misericordia University is 146.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Beaver for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Misericordia University than Penn State Beaver ($34,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Beaver than Misericordia University ($18,113 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Beaver are 20.6% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,254 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Penn State Beaver (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 148.1% larger than aid received Penn State Beaver ($23,008 vs. $9,274)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Beaver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Beaver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Beaver or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 70 points higher than at Penn State Beaver (999)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Beaver (21)
- Penn State Beaver has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Beaver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Beaver? 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 Beaver and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Beaver (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Beaver earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Beaver students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Beaver 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 Beaver 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/