by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow is the data on what it actually costs to attend Misericordia University, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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The full cost of attending Misericordia University works out to about $51,023.00 a year.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $40,370.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $10,653.00 |
| Total cost | $51,023.00 |
| That is 56% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $51,023.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,163.00 |
| Net price | $34,860.00 |
| That is 6% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $51,023.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$16,889.00 |
| Net price | $34,134.00 |
| That is 4% above the national average net price. | |
| Explore each piece on the tuition & fees page plus room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at a recent average of 4.0% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The projections below run a full degree for a low-income aided student, an average-aid student, and the full sticker price. Loan totals assume a ten-year repayment at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $35,496.00 | $36,251.00 | $53,059.00 |
| Senior year | $39,918.00 | $40,768.00 | $59,670.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $150,714.00 | $153,920.00 | $225,286.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $57,417.00 | $58,638.00 | $85,826.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $1,734.00 | $1,771.00 | $2,593.00 |
| Total amount paid | $208,131.00 | $212,558.00 | $311,111.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| Freshman year | $35,496.00 | $36,251.00 | $53,059.00 |
| Senior year | $36,913.00 | $37,698.00 | $55,177.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $72,409.00 | $73,950.00 | $108,237.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $27,585.00 | $28,172.00 | $41,234.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $833.00 | $851.00 | $1,246.00 |
| Total amount paid | $99,995.00 | $102,122.00 | $149,471.00 |
See the full net-price breakdown in the net-price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $37,485.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $24,829.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. The breakdown below splits average net price across income brackets:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $19,361.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $14,948.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,763.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $27,286.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $29,029.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Misericordia University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the grants & scholarships detail.
The typical debt load for borrowers leaving Misericordia University amounts to $24,854.00, placing the school in the Moderate ($20-30k) debt-burden bucket.
Here’s how debt at graduation distributes across borrowers:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $5,058.00 |
| 25th | $12,000.00 |
| Median (50th) | $24,854.00 |
| 75th | $28,731.00 |
| 90th | $37,500.00 |
The spread between the 10th and 90th percentiles reflects how variable debt outcomes are at this school.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $23,284.00 |
| Middle income | $25,000.00 |
| High income | $24,845.00 |
First-generation students frequently graduate with different debt than continuing-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $25,000.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $24,250.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Misericordia University take on $750.00 more than continuing-generation graduates.
The Pell Grant is the largest federal grant for undergraduates from low-income families. Comparing Pell recipients vs non-recipients shows how debt is distributed by need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Misericordia University amounts to $2,740.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate classification for Misericordia University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 4.4% |
For context on the loan portfolio, Stafford disbursements at Misericordia University total $266,670,413.00 across 9,725 student borrowers.
Veterans and active-duty students can access dedicated federal education aid including the Post-9/11 GI Bill and Department of Defense Tuition Assistance.
| GI Bill recipients | 14 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $18,613.00 |
Dig into veteran education benefits on the veterans benefits detail.
The data above is a foundation; round it out by asking yourself about Misericordia University, keep these questions in mind:
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Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.