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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Gannon University Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro| Lock Haven University | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Lock Haven, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,920 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1035 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lhup.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,290 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,350 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 45% | ||
Campus |
LHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Lock Haven University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 2,801 students)
LHU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, LHU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 425.3% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than Lock Haven University ($40,530.00 vs. $17,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lock Haven University are 35.5% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,350 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Lock Haven University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($32,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, LHU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or LHU .
- Accepted freshman LHU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
LHU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, LHU 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 LHU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Lock Haven University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $1,600 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,100)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More LHU 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/