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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 3,543 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #308 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | champlain.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $43,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $43,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $16,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $35,133 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $26,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 6,940 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 3,864 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 55.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1163/1348 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,643 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $275 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 14% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Champlain 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
- Champlain College is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,543 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Champlain College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Champlain College?
- Champlain College is 8.1% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Champlain College than Mercyhurst College ($43,800.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Champlain College ($24,935 vs. $35,133)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 16.4% lower than costs at Champlain College ($14,025 vs. $16,330)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Champlain College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 22.3% larger than aid received Champlain College ($32,418 vs. $26,498)
Mercyhurst College vs. Champlain College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Champlain College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Champlain College or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Champlain College (3.35)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Champlain College (55.7%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Champlain College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Champlain 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 Champlain College and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Champlain College (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Champlain College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,700)
- Champlain College students graduate with a $55 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,643 vs. $26,698)
- Champlain College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($275 vs. $276)
- More Champlain College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/