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Overview |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,142 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #471 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,590 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,590 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,250 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,994 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,234 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,688 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 5,296 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.2% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.9% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1083/1310 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Arcadia University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,142 students vs. 2,107 students)
Arcadia vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Misericordia University?
- Arcadia University is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($47,590.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.7% higher at Arcadia than Misericordia University ($47,590.00 vs. $36,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Arcadia ($25,090 vs. $26,994)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 5.3% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($15,426 vs. $16,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 33.6% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($34,234 vs. $25,624)
Arcadia vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 35 points higher than at Misericordia University (1069)
- Incoming Arcadia students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Misericordia University (25)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Arcadia (79.2%)
Arcadia vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Arcadia University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $46,400)
- Misericordia University and Arcadia graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Arcadia 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 Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/