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Overview |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,276 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiodominican.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,780 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,780 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,850 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,881 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,646 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,186 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 1,146 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.2% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $301 | $279 |
Diversity |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 33% | ||
Campus |
ODU | Misericordia University | ||
| 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than ODU based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,276 students)
ODU vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ODU or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 4% more expensive to attend than ODU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Misericordia University than Ohio Dominican University ($34,100.00 vs. $32,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Dominican University than Misericordia University ($21,881 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Dominican University are 24.7% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,850 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Dominican University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Dominican University students is 2.8% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($23,646 vs. $23,008)
ODU vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ODU or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or ODU .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 60 points higher than at ODU (1009)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ODU (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at ODU (3.32)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than ODU (52.4%)
ODU vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ODU or Misericordia 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 Misericordia University and ODU.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Ohio Dominican University (64% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $7,300 more per year than ODU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $44,700)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than ODU graduates. ($27,000 vs. $29,125)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than ODU graduates. ($279 vs. $301)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ODU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/