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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Middletown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 4,572 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #613 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $15,388 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $25,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $14,978 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $22,096 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $8,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 9,925 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 9,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1310 | |||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| 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 Harrisburg | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Harrisburg | ||
| 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
- Penn State Harrisburg is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,572 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Harrisburg?
- Misericordia University is 121.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg ($34,100.00 vs. $25,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Harrisburg than Misericordia University ($22,096 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 1.4% lower than costs at Penn State Harrisburg ($14,776 vs. $14,978)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Penn State Harrisburg (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 159% larger than aid received Penn State Harrisburg ($23,008 vs. $8,882)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Harrisburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Harrisburg or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 26 points higher than at Penn State Harrisburg (1043)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Harrisburg (23)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.48) as students at Penn State Harrisburg (3.48)
- Penn State Harrisburg has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Harrisburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Harrisburg? 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 Harrisburg and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Penn State Harrisburg earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg 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/