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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 832 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,180 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,503 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,206 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 0% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 33% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | 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 St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 832 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Misericordia University than St. Andrews University ($36,400.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Misericordia University than St. Andrews University ($25,090 vs. $31,503)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 26.7% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,180 vs. $15,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than St. Andrews University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 40.7% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($25,624 vs. $18,206)
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or St. Andrews University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 151 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
St. Andrews University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University 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 St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than St. Andrews University (64% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $15,600 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/