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Overview |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Muncie, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,777 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #547 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bsu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,434 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,918 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,904 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,615 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,418 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,859 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 15,761 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| 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 |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 45% | ||
Campus |
BSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ball State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (19,777 students vs. 2,801 students)
BSU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BSU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 380.6% more expensive to attend than BSU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $8,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than Ball State University ($40,530.00 vs. $25,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ball State University than Mercyhurst College ($12,615 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ball State University are 28.6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,904 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ball State University than Mercyhurst College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 183.9% larger than aid received Ball State University ($32,418 vs. $11,418)
BSU vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BSU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or BSU .
- Accepted freshman BSU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than BSU (68.9%)
BSU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BSU 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 BSU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Ball State University (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $1,200 more per year than BSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,500)
- Ball State University students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- BSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More BSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/