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Overview |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Ship?
- Misericordia University is 256.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 239.4% higher at Misericordia University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($34,100.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Misericordia University ($21,462 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 28.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,538 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 203% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($23,008 vs. $7,593)
Misericordia University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 90 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Ship (87.8%)
Misericordia University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Ship? 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 Ship and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/