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Overview |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,877 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #650 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mountsaintvincent.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,500 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,500 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,084 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,566 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 95% |
Admission |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,465 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,080 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.14 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 943/1216 | |||
| 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 |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 22% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 78% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
College of Mount Saint Vincent | 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
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (2,877 students vs. 2,801 students)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Mount Saint Vincent or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than College of Mount Saint Vincent for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Mercyhurst College than College of Mount Saint Vincent ($40,530.00 vs. $39,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Mercyhurst College ($17,084 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount Saint Vincent are 3.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,500 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than College of Mount Saint Vincent (95% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 3.5% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($33,566 vs. $32,418)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Mount Saint Vincent or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or College of Mount Saint Vincent .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
College of Mount Saint Vincent vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Mount Saint Vincent 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than College of Mount Saint Vincent (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $12,700 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/