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Overview |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Staten Island, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,248 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,055 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,217 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,061 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Staten Island | 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 | 3.0 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,987 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $276 |
Diversity |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Staten Island | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 2,801 students)
Staten Island vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Staten Island or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 484.8% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($40,530.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Mercyhurst College ($7,217 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 43% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,025 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 302.2% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($32,418 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Staten Island or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Staten Island .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Staten Island vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Staten Island 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 Staten Island.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY College of Staten Island earn on average $1,400 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $43,700)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $12,711 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $26,698)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($144 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/