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Overview |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #517 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- St. Mary's University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at St. Mary's University than Misericordia University ($34,154.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Misericordia University ($21,379 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 29.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,448 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($25,439 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 31 points higher than at St. Mary's University (1038)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Misericordia University vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than St. Mary's University (64% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $2,000 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $50,000)
- St. Mary's University and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- St. Mary's University and Misericordia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/