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Overview |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Washington, DC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 534 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $3,689 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 17% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | Open | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $315 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | Potomac College-Washington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Potomac College-Washington based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 534 students)
Misericordia University vs. Potomac College-Washington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or Potomac College-Washington?
- Misericordia University is 492% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Washington for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 492% higher at Misericordia University than Potomac College Washington ($34,100.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Potomac College Washington than Misericordia University ($16,802 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Washington are 30.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,360 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Potomac College Washington (100% vs. 17%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 523.7% larger than aid received Potomac College Washington ($23,008 vs. $3,689)
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or Potomac College-Washington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Washington or Misericordia University .
Misericordia University vs. Potomac College-Washington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or Potomac College-Washington? 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 Potomac College-Washington and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Potomac College Washington (64% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $600 more per year than Potomac College-Washington graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $51,400)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($27,000 vs. $30,500)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Washington graduates. ($279 vs. $315)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Washington students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/