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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 0% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | 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
- Misericordia University is larger than than Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 45.7% more expensive to attend than Washington Adventist University for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.7% higher at Misericordia University than Washington Adventist University ($34,100.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Misericordia University ($17,088 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 41.5% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($10,440 vs. $14,776)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 48.1% larger than aid received Washington Adventist University ($23,008 vs. $15,534)
Washington Adventist University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Washington Adventist University .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 248 points higher than at Washington Adventist University (821)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Washington Adventist University (18)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Washington Adventist University (64% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,900)
- Washington Adventist University students graduate with a $961 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($26,039 vs. $27,000)
- Washington Adventist University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/