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Overview |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Bluffton, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 745 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluffton.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,716 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,716 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,602 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,247 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,214 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,105 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,064 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bluffton University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Bluffton University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 745 students)
Bluffton University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluffton University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 16.7% more expensive to attend than Bluffton University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at Mercyhurst College than Bluffton University ($40,530.00 vs. $34,716.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluffton University than Mercyhurst College ($21,247 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluffton University are 20.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,602 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluffton University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Bluffton University ($32,418 vs. $28,214)
Bluffton University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluffton University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Bluffton University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Bluffton University (3.26)
- Bluffton University has a higher acceptance rate (96.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Bluffton University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluffton 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 Bluffton University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Bluffton University (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $3,100 more per year than Bluffton University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,600)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Bluffton University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Bluffton University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Bluffton University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/