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Overview |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,957 students)
Misericordia University vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or MBC?
- Misericordia University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Misericordia University than Mary Baldwin College ($34,100.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Misericordia University ($18,746 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 43.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($10,320 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Mary Baldwin College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 6% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($24,389 vs. $23,008)
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 60 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
Misericordia University vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or MBC? 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 MBC and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Mary Baldwin College (64% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $13,600 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $38,400)
- Mary Baldwin College and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Baldwin College and Misericordia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/