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Overview |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,729 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,430 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,430 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,696 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,504 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,401 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,645 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 2,136 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.8% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | |||
| 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 |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marywood University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 2,242 students)
Marywood vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or Misericordia University?
- Marywood University is 6.8% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Marywood than Misericordia University ($36,430.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Misericordia University ($22,504 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marywood University are 0.5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,696 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 23.4% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($28,401 vs. $23,008)
Marywood vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 44 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Marywood (80.8%)
Marywood vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Marywood University (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $10,900 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $41,100)
- Misericordia University and Marywood graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Marywood graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/