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Overview |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,049 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #469 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lasalle.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,640 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,640 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,550 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,552 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,025 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,214 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,914 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| SAT Range | 1050/1268 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
La Salle University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
La Salle University | 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
- La Salle University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,049 students vs. 2,801 students)
La Salle University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, La Salle University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 24.2% more expensive to attend than La Salle University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than La Salle University ($40,530.00 vs. $32,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at La Salle University than Mercyhurst College ($17,552 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 3.7% lower than costs at La Salle University ($14,025 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 11.7% larger than aid received La Salle University ($32,418 vs. $29,025)
La Salle University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, La Salle University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or La Salle University .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
La Salle University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, La Salle 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 La Salle University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than La Salle University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $14,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/