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Overview |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | |||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | VWC | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,538 students)
Misericordia University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at VWC than Misericordia University ($36,010.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Misericordia University ($23,046 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 33.5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,070 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($27,568 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 87 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than VWC (81.4%)
Misericordia University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or VWC? 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 VWC and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $10,300 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan College 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/