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Overview |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 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 | sacredheart.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 0% |
Students |
SHU | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,242 students)
SHU vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Misericordia University?
- Sacred Heart University is 35.8% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.8% higher at SHU than Misericordia University ($46,310.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than SHU ($27,033 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Misericordia University are 18.6% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,776 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($23,008 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is higher than Misericordia University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $7,700 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $52,000)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Misericordia University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/