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Overview |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Allendale, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,648 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #583 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gvsu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,952 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,856 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,140 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,105 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,811 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,123 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 15,474 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
GVSU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Grand Valley State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (21,648 students vs. 2,801 students)
GVSU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GVSU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 190.5% more expensive to attend than GVSU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $13,952.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than Grand Valley State University ($40,530.00 vs. $19,856.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Grand Valley State University than Mercyhurst College ($17,105 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Grand Valley State University are 38.3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,140 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Grand Valley State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 267.9% larger than aid received Grand Valley State University ($32,418 vs. $8,811)
GVSU vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GVSU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or GVSU .
- Accepted freshman GVSU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- GVSU has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
GVSU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GVSU 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 GVSU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Grand Valley State University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Grand Valley State University earn on average $900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $43,700)
- Grand Valley State University students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- GVSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More GVSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/