Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Marywood Wilkes YCP Arcadia University of Scranton Moravian College DeSales University Elizabethtown College WCU Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Lycoming College William Paterson University of New Jersey| Keystone College | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | La Plume, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,051 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keystone.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,350 | $36,400 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,350 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,400 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,461 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,281 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,789 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 1,424 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.4% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 910/1130 | |||
| 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 |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 61% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Keystone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Keystone College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,051 students)
Keystone College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Keystone College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 137.1% more expensive to attend than Keystone College for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.1% higher at Misericordia University than Keystone College ($36,400.00 vs. $15,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keystone College than Misericordia University ($21,461 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Keystone College are 24.4% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,400 vs. $15,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Keystone College as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 149.2% larger than aid received Keystone College ($25,624 vs. $10,281)
Keystone College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Keystone College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Keystone College .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 163 points higher than at Keystone College (906)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Keystone College (19)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Keystone College (3.0)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Keystone College (79.6%)
Keystone College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Keystone College 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 Keystone College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Keystone College (64% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $18,600 more per year than Keystone College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $33,400)
- Keystone College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Keystone College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Keystone College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/