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Overview |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #980 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $305 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 92% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | VSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia State University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or VSU?
- Misericordia University is 515.5% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 106.1% higher at Misericordia University than Virginia State University ($34,100.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Misericordia University ($15,773 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 28% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,544 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 100.1% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($23,008 vs. $11,498)
Misericordia University vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 212 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Misericordia University vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or VSU? 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 VSU and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Virginia State University (64% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $15,300 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,700)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,500)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($279 vs. $305)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/