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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Dallas, PA

Misericordia University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in PA. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$38,370

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

84.9%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

72.0%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$64,313

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Misericordia University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Dallas, PA. With a competitive tuition profile of $38,370, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 72.0% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$153,480

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

4.5 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$34,313

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$189,650

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$532,780

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Misericordia University is $26,973.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
64.0%
36.0%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
81.0%
Hispanic
6.6%
Black
5.0%
Unknown
3.3%
Two or more
2.5%
Asian
1.4%
International
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$38,370

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$19,361
$30k - $48k$14,948
$48k - $75k$21,763
$75k+$27,286

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$26,973
Pell Grant Recipients19.0%
Using Federal Loans73.7%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment69.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

79.6%

Success

72.0%

In-State Cost

$38,370

Age 25+ Students

13.8%

Carnegie Class

Doctoral/Professional

Working at 6yr

786 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Dallas (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Dallas (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.