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Overview |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Plymouth State University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (3,872 students vs. 2,242 students)
Plymouth vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 187.3% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.3% higher at Misericordia University than Plymouth State University ($34,100.00 vs. $22,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plymouth State University than Misericordia University ($20,321 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 25.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,810 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Plymouth State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 147.8% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($23,008 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Misericordia University (88.7%)
Plymouth vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth 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 Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Plymouth State University (64% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Plymouth graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $42,200)
- Misericordia University and Plymouth graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Plymouth graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/