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Overview |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #979 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $227 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Fairmont State ?
- Misericordia University is 466.3% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.1% higher at Misericordia University than Fairmont State University ($34,100.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than Misericordia University ($10,794 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fairmont State University are 47.4% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($10,022 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Fairmont State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 251.4% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($23,008 vs. $6,547)
Misericordia University vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 107 points higher than at Fairmont State (962)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Fairmont State (21)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Fairmont State (3.36)
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Fairmont State University (64% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $14,400 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,600)
- Fairmont State University students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($22,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fairmont State graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($227 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/