Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Gwynedd Mercy College Marywood Wilkes YCP Arcadia University of Scranton Moravian College DeSales University La Salle University Neumann WCU Temple| Holy Family University | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,912 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #679 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | holyfamily.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,508 | $34,100 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,508 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,500 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,379 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,316 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,986 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,538 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 852/1092 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,000 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 23% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 0% |
Students |
Holy Family University | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 88% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Holy Family University | 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
- Holy Family University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (2,912 students vs. 2,242 students)
Holy Family University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Holy Family University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 8.2% more expensive to attend than Holy Family University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.2% higher at Misericordia University than Holy Family University ($34,100.00 vs. $31,508.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Holy Family University than Misericordia University ($12,379 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Holy Family University are 1.9% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,500 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Holy Family University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Holy Family University students is 10% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($25,316 vs. $23,008)
Holy Family University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Holy Family University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Holy Family University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 154 points higher than at Holy Family University (915)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Holy Family University (3.13)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Holy Family University (77.4%)
Holy Family University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Holy Family University 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 Holy Family University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Holy Family University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Holy Family University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,000)
- Misericordia University and Holy Family University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Holy Family University 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 Holy Family University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/