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Overview |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | New Philadelphia, OH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,940 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,962 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,068 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,882 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,358 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,288 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | 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 | 3.21 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 89% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kent State University at Tuscarawas | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Kent State University at Tuscarawas based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,940 students)
Kent State University at Tuscarawas vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State University at Tuscarawas or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 389.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Tuscarawas for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.2% higher at Misericordia University than Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($34,100.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Tuscarawas than Misericordia University ($11,358 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Tuscarawas are 66.4% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($8,882 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 436.6% larger than aid received Kent State University at Tuscarawas ($23,008 vs. $4,288)
Which college is harder to get into, Kent State University at Tuscarawas or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Kent State University at Tuscarawas .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kent State University at Tuscarawas (3.21)
Kent State University at Tuscarawas vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent State University at Tuscarawas 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 Kent State University at Tuscarawas.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Kent State University at Tuscarawas (64% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $11,700 more per year than Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Tuscarawas students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Tuscarawas graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Tuscarawas students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/