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Overview |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,242 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #496 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,100 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,100 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,776 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,033 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,008 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,196 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 1,948 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.7% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.9% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1260 | |||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | WCU | ||
| 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
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (17,275 students vs. 2,242 students)
Misericordia University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or WCU?
- Misericordia University is 341.9% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Misericordia University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($34,100.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Misericordia University ($22,973 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 3.9% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,228 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 322.7% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($23,008 vs. $5,443)
Misericordia University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (1072) is 3 points higher than at Misericordia University (1069)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at WCU (3.43)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than WCU (87.8%)
Misericordia University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or WCU? 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 WCU and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Misericordia University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $3,000 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- WCU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More WCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/