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Overview |
Misericordia University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Sharon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 332 | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,400 | $13,568 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,400 | $22,876 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,426 | $13,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,090 | $14,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,624 | $11,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,508 | 209 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 190 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 90.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 38.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1040/1230 | |||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 44% | ||
| 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 Shenango | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Penn State Shenango | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Penn State Shenango | ||
| 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 Shenango based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 332 students)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Shenango Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Penn State Shenango?
- Misericordia University is 168.3% more expensive to attend than Penn State Shenango for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $13,568.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at Misericordia University than Penn State Shenango ($36,400.00 vs. $22,876.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Shenango than Misericordia University ($14,895 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Shenango are 14.7% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($13,448 vs. $15,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Penn State Shenango (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 128.6% larger than aid received Penn State Shenango ($25,624 vs. $11,211)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Shenango Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Penn State Shenango? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Shenango or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 127 points higher than at Penn State Shenango (942)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State Shenango (21)
- Penn State Shenango has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Misericordia University (84.9%)
Misericordia University vs. Penn State Shenango Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Penn State Shenango? 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 Shenango and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Penn State Shenango (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Penn State Shenango earn on average $3,300 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $52,000)
- Penn State Shenango students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Shenango 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 Shenango 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/