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Overview |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Grayson, KY | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kcu.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,400 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,209 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,677 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 747 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 466 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.4% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1040 | |||
| 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 |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 19% | 0% |
Students |
Kentucky Christian University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Kentucky Christian University | 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Kentucky Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 541 students)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kentucky Christian University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 49.2% more expensive to attend than Kentucky Christian University for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Misericordia University than Kentucky Christian University ($36,400.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky Christian University than Misericordia University ($22,209 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky Christian University are 64.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,400 vs. $15,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Christian University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 53.6% larger than aid received Kentucky Christian University ($25,624 vs. $16,677)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kentucky Christian University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Kentucky Christian University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 92 points higher than at Kentucky Christian University (977)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kentucky Christian University (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Kentucky Christian University (3.16)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Kentucky Christian University (62.4%)
Kentucky Christian University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kentucky Christian 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 Kentucky Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Kentucky Christian University (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Kentucky Christian University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $33,600)
- Kentucky Christian University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Kentucky Christian University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kentucky Christian University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/