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Marywood Temple Wilkes YCP Arcadia University of Scranton Moravian College DeSales University Elizabethtown College WCU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Lycoming College| The College of Westchester | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $279 |
Diversity |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CW | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 54.2% more expensive to attend than CW for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Misericordia University than The College of Westchester ($34,100.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than Misericordia University ($10,891 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 55.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,520 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 24% larger than aid received The College of Westchester ($23,008 vs. $18,559)
CW vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
CW vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and CW.
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $12,200 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $3,106 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($23,894 vs. $27,000)
- CW graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/