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Overview |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,701 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,600 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,600 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,000 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,554 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,904 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,997 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,874 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Marian | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,701 students vs. 2,801 students)
Marian vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 7.8% more expensive to attend than Marian for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Marian University ($40,530.00 vs. $37,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marian University than Mercyhurst College ($22,554 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marian University are 16.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,000 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marian University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 12.2% larger than aid received Marian University ($32,418 vs. $28,904)
Marian vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Marian .
- Accepted freshman Marian students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Marian vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Marian University (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Marian graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/