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Overview |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Bluefield, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 989 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | bluefield.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,400 | $27,876 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,400 | $27,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,426 | $9,814 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,090 | $22,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,624 | $19,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,508 | 1,057 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 663 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 62.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,834 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $215 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Bluefield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 989 students)
Misericordia University vs. Bluefield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Bluefield College?
- Misericordia University is 30.6% more expensive to attend than Bluefield College for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $27,876.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Misericordia University than Bluefield College ($36,400.00 vs. $27,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than Misericordia University ($22,191 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 57.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($9,814 vs. $15,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Bluefield College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 32.8% larger than aid received Bluefield College ($25,624 vs. $19,288)
Misericordia University vs. Bluefield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Bluefield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bluefield College or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 146 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Bluefield College (62.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Bluefield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Bluefield College? 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 Bluefield College and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Bluefield College (64% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,300 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $6,166 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($20,834 vs. $27,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($215 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/