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Overview |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 172 students)
Misericordia University vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or PAFA?
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($40,500.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at PAFA than Misericordia University ($40,500.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than PAFA ($27,033 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 18.5% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,776 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 43% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($23,008 vs. $16,087)
Misericordia University vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Misericordia University .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Misericordia University (73% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $30,000 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/