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Overview |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Beverly, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,006 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | endicott.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,926 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,926 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,958 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,496 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,533 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,430 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,981 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Endicott College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Endicott College is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,006 students vs. 2,801 students)
Endicott College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Endicott College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 9.8% more expensive to attend than Endicott College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Endicott College ($40,530.00 vs. $36,926.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Endicott College ($24,935 vs. $39,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 20.9% lower than costs at Endicott College ($14,025 vs. $16,958)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Endicott College than Mercyhurst College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 96.1% larger than aid received Endicott College ($32,418 vs. $16,533)
Endicott College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Endicott College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Endicott College .
- Accepted freshman Endicott College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Endicott College (73.3%)
Endicott College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Endicott 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 Endicott College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Endicott College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Endicott College earn on average $8,800 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Endicott College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Endicott College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Endicott College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/