Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
La Salle University Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Immaculata University W&J Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Seton Hill University PennWest Edinboro Rosemont College RU| Chestnut Hill College | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,420 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | chc.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $40,530 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,357 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,288 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,543 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,515 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline |
Academics |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,481 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $273 | $276 |
Diversity |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CHC | Mercyhurst College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CHC | 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 CHC based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,420 students)
CHC vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CHC or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 4.1% more expensive to attend than CHC for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than Chestnut Hill College ($40,530.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than CHC ($24,935 vs. $25,357)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 16.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,000 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Mercyhurst College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 10.7% larger than aid received Chestnut Hill College ($32,418 vs. $29,288)
CHC vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CHC or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CHC .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
CHC vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CHC 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 CHC.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Chestnut Hill College (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Chestnut Hill College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($45,300 vs. $43,700)
- Chestnut Hill College students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,481 vs. $26,698)
- CHC graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($273 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/