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Overview |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Bryn Mawr, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,742 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #81 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brynmawr.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,000 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,000 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,050 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,072 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,618 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 73% | 95% |
Admission |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,594 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,105 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.85 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1280/1495 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 96% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Bryn Mawr | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Bryn Mawr based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,742 students)
Bryn Mawr vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bryn Mawr or Mercyhurst College?
- Bryn Mawr College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($58,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Bryn Mawr than Mercyhurst College ($58,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Bryn Mawr ($24,935 vs. $39,072)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 28.7% lower than costs at Bryn Mawr College ($14,025 vs. $18,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Bryn Mawr College (95% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Mawr College students is 13% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($36,618 vs. $32,418)
Bryn Mawr vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bryn Mawr or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Bryn Mawr .
- Accepted freshman Bryn Mawr students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Bryn Mawr (30.7%)
Bryn Mawr vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bryn Mawr 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 Bryn Mawr.
- The graduation rate at Bryn Mawr is higher than Mercyhurst College (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bryn Mawr College earn on average $17,800 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($61,500 vs. $43,700)
- Bryn Mawr College students graduate with a $698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,698)
- Bryn Mawr graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Bryn Mawr graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/