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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 888 | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $18,142 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $9,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 78% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 1,806 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 1,699 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 94.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| 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 Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Lehigh Valley | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Penn State Lehigh Valley based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 888 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Lehigh Valley?
- Misericordia University is 133.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Lehigh Valley for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Misericordia University than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($34,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Lehigh Valley than Misericordia University ($18,142 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley (100% vs. 78%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 132.7% larger than aid received Penn State Lehigh Valley ($23,008 vs. $9,886)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Lehigh Valley or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 50 points higher than at Penn State Lehigh Valley (1019)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (23)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Lehigh Valley (3.42)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley has a higher acceptance rate (94.1%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Lehigh Valley? 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 Lehigh Valley and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Lehigh Valley earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Lehigh Valley 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 Lehigh Valley 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/