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Overview |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #572 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gallaudet.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,512 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,512 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,800 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,787 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,648 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 380 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 225 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 71.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 752/1089 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,541 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $171 | $276 |
Diversity |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 1% | ||
| % International | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gallaudet University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Gallaudet University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,322 students)
Gallaudet University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gallaudet University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 145.5% more expensive to attend than Gallaudet University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Gallaudet University ($40,530.00 vs. $16,512.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gallaudet University than Mercyhurst College ($13,787 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 5.5% lower than costs at Gallaudet University ($14,025 vs. $14,800)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Gallaudet University as Mercyhurst College (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 26.4% larger than aid received Gallaudet University ($32,418 vs. $25,648)
Gallaudet University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gallaudet University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Gallaudet University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Gallaudet University (3.3)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Gallaudet University (59.2%)
Gallaudet University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gallaudet University 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 Gallaudet University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Gallaudet University (68% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Gallaudet University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $31,700)
- Gallaudet University students graduate with a $10,157 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($16,541 vs. $26,698)
- Gallaudet University graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($171 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Gallaudet University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/