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Overview |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 837 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,704 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,450 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,031 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,900 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 8,833 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2%Open | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 2.3%Open | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | 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 |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $279 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Talladega College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 837 students)
Talladega College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 200.1% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.1% higher at Misericordia University than Talladega College ($36,400.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than Misericordia University ($12,450 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 130.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($6,704 vs. $15,426)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Talladega College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 132.3% larger than aid received Talladega College ($25,624 vs. $11,031)
Talladega College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 1.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
- Talladega College has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Misericordia University (84.9%)
Talladega College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega College 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Talladega College (64% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $25,500 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $26,500)
- Misericordia University students graduate with a $1,822 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,822)
- Misericordia University graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($279 vs. $298)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/