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Overview |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Reading, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,484 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #739 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alvernia.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,030 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,091 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,757 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,703 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,365 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 996/1170 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alvernia University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,484 students)
Alvernia University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alvernia University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 3.7% more expensive to attend than Alvernia University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Mercyhurst College than Alvernia University ($40,530.00 vs. $39,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Alvernia University ($24,935 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 0% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,025 vs. $14,030)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 25.9% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($32,418 vs. $25,757)
Alvernia University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alvernia University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Alvernia University .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Alvernia University (59%)
Alvernia University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alvernia University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Alvernia University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Alvernia University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/