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Overview |
Columbia College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Columbia College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 2,801 students)
Columbia College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 38.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Columbia College Chicago ($40,530.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Columbia College ($24,935 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 28.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,025 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 79.9% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($32,418 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Columbia College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $6,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,698)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/