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Overview |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Lakewood, CO | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,964 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,194 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,313 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,200 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CCU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Colorado Christian University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,964 students vs. 2,801 students)
CCU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 10.5% more expensive to attend than CCU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Colorado Christian University ($40,530.00 vs. $36,682.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colorado Christian University than Mercyhurst College ($23,313 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colorado Christian University are 25.3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,194 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Colorado Christian University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 28.6% larger than aid received Colorado Christian University ($32,418 vs. $25,200)
Which college is harder to get into, CCU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CCU .
- Accepted freshman CCU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
CCU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCU 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 CCU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Colorado Christian University (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CCU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,600)
- Colorado Christian University students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- CCU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/