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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Anderson, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 4,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | andersonuniversity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $30,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $30,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $21,633 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $24,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 5,043 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 2,289 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 45.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 34.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.72 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,862 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $277 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | AU | ||
| 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
- Anderson University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,121 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or AU?
- Mercyhurst College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Mercyhurst College than Anderson University ($40,530.00 vs. $30,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Mercyhurst College ($21,633 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 24.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,230 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 32.8% larger than aid received Anderson University ($32,418 vs. $24,409)
Mercyhurst College vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than AU (45.4%)
Mercyhurst College vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or AU? 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 AU and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Anderson University (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $6,200 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,500)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $164 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($26,698 vs. $26,862)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($276 vs. $277)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/