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Overview |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $279 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Misericordia University?
- Pitzer College is 76.8% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Pitzer than Misericordia University ($60,282.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than Pitzer ($27,033 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 34.4% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,776 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Pitzer College (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 72.1% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($39,594 vs. $23,008)
Pitzer vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Misericordia University (81% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Pitzer graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $49,600)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $11,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($15,895 vs. $27,000)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($164 vs. $279)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/