| Misericordia vs. CMU |
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|---|---|---|
#281 in National Universities #47 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #25 in National Universities #24 in World University Rankings #3 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,370 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$65,636 |
| cheaper$38,620 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$50,975 |
| Less$22,225 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$43,489 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier70.93% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.66% |
| Lower17.48% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable45.67% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,200 | Total Enrollment | Larger15,888 |
| Smaller1,720 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,377 |
| Smaller480 | Graduate Student Population | Larger8,511 |
| Smaller238 | Online Student Population | Larger554 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| Lower78% | Retention Rate | Higher98% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 833) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,587) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,520) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,486) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty5 to 1 |
| 298 | Number of faculty | 1,748 |
| Lower$76,564 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$130,272 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.