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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Dubois, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $17,865 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $10,956 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 511 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1200 | |||
| 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 | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 94% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Dubois | ||
| 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 Penn State Dubois based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 366 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Dubois Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Dubois?
- Misericordia University is 146.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Dubois for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Misericordia University than Penn State Dubois ($34,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Dubois than Misericordia University ($17,865 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Dubois are 13.8% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,984 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Penn State Dubois (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 110% larger than aid received Penn State Dubois ($23,008 vs. $10,956)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Dubois Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Dubois? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Dubois or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 102 points higher than at Penn State Dubois (967)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Dubois (23)
- Penn State Dubois has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Dubois Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Dubois? 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 Penn State Dubois and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Dubois (64% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Penn State Dubois earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Dubois students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Dubois graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Dubois students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/