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Overview |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $276 |
Diversity |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 4% |
Students |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Clark Atlanta University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,000 students vs. 2,801 students)
CAU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 84.7% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84.7% higher at Mercyhurst College than Clark Atlanta University ($40,530.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than CAU ($24,935 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark Atlanta University are 27.7% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,982 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Clark Atlanta University (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 243.7% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($32,418 vs. $9,431)
CAU vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CAU .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CAU (3.28)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CAU (56.3%)
CAU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU 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 CAU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Clark Atlanta University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,300 more per year than CAU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,400)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $4,302 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($26,698 vs. $31,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($276 vs. $320)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/