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Overview |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #535 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | |||
| 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 | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Waynesburg College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,366 students)
Misericordia University vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Waynesburg College?
- Misericordia University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Waynesburg College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at Misericordia University than Waynesburg University ($34,100.00 vs. $27,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Waynesburg University than Misericordia University ($22,281 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 21.9% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,120 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Waynesburg University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 31.7% larger than aid received Waynesburg University ($23,008 vs. $17,464)
Misericordia University vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 50 points higher than at Waynesburg College (1019)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Waynesburg College (23)
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Misericordia University vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Waynesburg University (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Waynesburg College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,900)
- Waynesburg University and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Waynesburg University and Misericordia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/