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Overview |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,400 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,426 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,090 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,624 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,508 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Newberry 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 Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 1,507 students)
Misericordia University vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Newberry College?
- Misericordia University is 34.8% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.8% higher at Misericordia University than Newberry College ($36,400.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Misericordia University ($20,941 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 20% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,850 vs. $15,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as Newberry College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Newberry College ($25,624 vs. $23,249)
Misericordia University vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 111 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College 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 (84.9%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Misericordia University vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Newberry College (64% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,700)
- Newberry College and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Newberry 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 Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/