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Overview |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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) | |||
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Academics |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
GSC | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 33% | ||
Campus |
GSC | 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 GSC based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 352.5% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 284% higher at Misericordia University than Granite State College ($34,100.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Misericordia University ($11,850 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 50.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,828 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Granite State College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 332.6% larger than aid received Granite State College ($23,008 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or GSC .
GSC vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Granite State College (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $15,500 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/