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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $36,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $36,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $15,426 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $25,090 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $25,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 2,508 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 2,129 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 25% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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 Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,107 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 37.6% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($36,400.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Misericordia University than Wesleyan College ($36,400.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Misericordia University ($15,621 vs. $25,090)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 36.2% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($11,326 vs. $15,426)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as Misericordia University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($25,624 vs. $24,714)
Wesleyan College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Wesleyan College (64% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $15,900 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/