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Overview |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | |||
| 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 |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $279 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 0% |
Students |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone College | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 114.2% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Misericordia University than Livingstone College ($34,100.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than Misericordia University ($15,914 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 117.5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($6,794 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Livingstone College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 84.1% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($23,008 vs. $12,500)
Livingstone College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Livingstone College .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 361 points higher than at Livingstone College (708)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 11 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Livingstone College (14)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Livingstone College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone 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 Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Livingstone College (64% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $27,800 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $24,200)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $15,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,000)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($279 vs. $434)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/