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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 51% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Penn College?
- Mercyhurst College is 162.3% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($40,530.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Mercyhurst College ($23,030 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 15.6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,130 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 346.9% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($32,418 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Mercyhurst College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Technology earn on average $700 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($44,400 vs. $43,700)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,698)
- Penn College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/