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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Schuylkill Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 623 | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $7,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $17,252 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $12,665 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 990/1180 | |||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 47% | ||
| 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 Schuylkill | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Schuylkill | ||
| 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 Penn State Schuylkill based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 623 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Schuylkill?
- Misericordia University is 133.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State Schuylkill for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.2% higher at Misericordia University than Penn State Schuylkill ($34,100.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Schuylkill than Misericordia University ($17,252 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Schuylkill are 93.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($7,644 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Penn State Schuylkill (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 81.7% larger than aid received Penn State Schuylkill ($23,008 vs. $12,665)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Schuylkill? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Schuylkill or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 149 points higher than at Penn State Schuylkill (920)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (18)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Penn State Schuylkill (3.2)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Penn State Schuylkill (85.8%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Schuylkill Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Schuylkill? 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 Schuylkill and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Schuylkill (64% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Penn State Schuylkill earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill 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/