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CCSU ECSU UNH Quinnipiac WestConn Marywood SHU University of Bridgeport UConn East Stroudsburg University Wilkes YCP| Southern Connecticut State University | Misericordia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,889 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | southernct.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,076 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,712 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,308 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 100% |
Admission |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,316 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 6,896 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,800 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
SCSU | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
SCSU | 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
- Southern Connecticut State University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (8,889 students vs. 2,242 students)
SCSU vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCSU or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 427% more expensive to attend than SCSU for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.2% higher at Misericordia University than Southern Connecticut State University ($34,100.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Connecticut State University than Misericordia University ($18,712 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Connecticut State University are 5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($14,076 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Southern Connecticut State University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 214.8% larger than aid received Southern Connecticut State University ($23,008 vs. $7,308)
SCSU vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SCSU or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or SCSU .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 151 points higher than at SCSU (918)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SCSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at SCSU (3.2)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than SCSU (82.9%)
SCSU vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCSU 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 SCSU.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Southern Connecticut State University (64% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SCSU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $45,800)
- Southern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- SCSU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCSU students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/