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Overview |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Dallas, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,107 | 2,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #853 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | misericordia.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,400 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,400 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,426 | $10,694 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,090 | $14,203 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,624 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,508 | 2,077 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 1,498 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.9% | 72.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 28% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1125 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 92% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 12% |
Students |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Misericordia University | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 Liberty University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (2,348 students vs. 2,107 students)
Misericordia University vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Misericordia University or West Liberty University?
- Misericordia University is 317.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Misericordia University than West Liberty University ($36,400.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Misericordia University ($14,203 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 44.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($10,694 vs. $15,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than West Liberty University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 291.4% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($25,624 vs. $6,547)
Misericordia University vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Misericordia University or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Misericordia University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 85 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than West Liberty University (72.1%)
Misericordia University vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Misericordia University or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and Misericordia University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than West Liberty University (64% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $14,100 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($24,617 vs. $27,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/