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Overview |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| 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 |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $279 |
Diversity |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CHC | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
CHC | Misericordia 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than CHC based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Misericordia University?
- Chestnut Hill College is 14.2% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.2% higher at CHC than Misericordia University ($38,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Misericordia University ($25,357 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 23.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,000 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Chestnut Hill College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 27.3% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($29,288 vs. $23,008)
CHC vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or CHC .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 103 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
CHC vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Chestnut Hill College (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,700 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,300)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $519 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,481 vs. $27,000)
- CHC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/