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Overview |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,548 | 2,668 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gannon.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,865 | $41,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,865 | $41,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,610 | $14,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,942 | $26,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,483 | $31,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Applied | 6,331 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 4,856 | 2,913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Gannon University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gannon University | 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
- Gannon University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 2,668 students)
Gannon University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gannon University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 12.8% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($41,580.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Gannon University ($41,580.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than Mercyhurst College ($23,942 vs. $26,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 9.4% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,274 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Gannon University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 14.4% larger than aid received Gannon University ($31,437 vs. $27,483)
Gannon University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gannon University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Gannon University .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
Gannon University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gannon 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 Gannon University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Gannon University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/