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Overview |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 13% |
Students |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or SU?
- Misericordia University is 0.9% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.9% higher at Misericordia University than Shenandoah University ($34,100.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Misericordia University ($26,143 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 31.6% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,230 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 2% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($23,467 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 64 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than SU (80.4%)
Misericordia University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or SU? 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 SU and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Shenandoah University (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $3,700 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/