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Overview |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | UArts | ||
| 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 UArts based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,313 students)
Misericordia University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 49.4% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.4% higher at UArts than Misericordia University ($50,950.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than UArts ($27,033 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 21.5% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,776 vs. $17,950)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University as The University of the Arts (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 10.7% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($25,460 vs. $23,008)
Misericordia University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 24 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UArts (23)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than UArts (80%)
Misericordia University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or UArts? 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 UArts and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than The University of the Arts (64% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $17,500 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Misericordia University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Misericordia University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/