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Overview |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | 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 Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 298.3% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 298.3% higher at Misericordia University than Luther Rice University ($36,400.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than Misericordia University ($3,935 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 8.5% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($15,426 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 236.8% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($25,624 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Luther Rice University .
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Luther Rice University (64% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Luther Rice University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,600)
- Luther Rice University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Luther Rice University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/