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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 424 | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| 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 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1210 | |||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 42% | ||
| 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % 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 | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 424 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Misericordia University is 146.7% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette Eberly Campus ($34,100.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Misericordia University ($15,897 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus 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 Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 149% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($23,008 vs. $9,241)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 153 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (80.7%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (64% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus 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 Fayette- Eberly Campus 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/