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Annville, PA · Dallas, PA
| Lebanon Valley College | Misericordia University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $26,979/yr | $37,485/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $20,788/yr | $36,759/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $27,000 | $26,973 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $21,773/yr | $37,554/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $22,266/yr | $36,848/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $26,236/yr | $37,879/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $31,533/yr | $37,665/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $286/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $16,576/yr | $16,656/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $16,306/yr | $12,125/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0.1% |
| Books & supplies | $1,200/yr | $1,250/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,668/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $66,497/yr | $53,648/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,080/yr | $40,370/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $52,080/yr | $40,370/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 25% | 27% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 74% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 84% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1140–1302 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1240 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 3,275 | 2,508 |
| Students accepted | 2,441 | 2,129 |
| Students who enrolled | 480 | 408 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 25% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 65% | 72% |
| Freshmen who come back | 83% | 78% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $62,621/yr | $64,313/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $42,715–$81,980 | $42,783–$86,275 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 67% | 72% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 75% |
| Black students graduating | 24% | 18% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 45% | 62% |
| Asian students graduating | 77% | 56% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $54,021/yr | $55,910/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 82% | 84% |
| Graduate on time | 58% | 62% |
| Pell students who graduate | 53% | 57% |
| First-gen students who finish | 71% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 59% | 54% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,610/yr | $62,984/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Parks, Recreation & Fitness 18% · Business, Management & Marketing 17% · Social Sciences 9% | Health Professions 53% · Business, Management & Marketing 13% · Psychology 10% |
| Most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 18% of degrees | Health Professions — 53% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 17% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 13% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Education — 5% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 8% of degrees | Social Sciences — 4% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions — $76,331/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $104,816/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 15% | 5.9% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,684 | 1,672 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 426 | 480 |
| Average professor pay | $8,422/mo | $8,504/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $85,949 | $69,527 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Annville, PA | Dallas, PA |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1866 | 1924 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1% | 0.5% |
| Men | 44% | 38% |
| Women | 56% | 62% |
| White students | 84% | 80% |
| Black students | 2.7% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.6% | 8.4% |
| Asian students | 1.7% | 0.8% |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 2.2% |
| Other / not reported | 1.2% | 3% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 30% |
| Part-time students | 2.1% | 7.5% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.9% | 14% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,519/yr | $11,838/yr |
| Endowment | $101.9M | $73.7M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,319 | 848 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,830/yr | $8,450/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $8,610/yr | $6,850/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 18 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | Yes |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 25 | 24 |
| Student athletes | 602 | 625 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $4.5M | $4.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $4.6M | $5.6M |
| Recruiting spend | $97,985 | $138,323 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.