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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Daytona Beach, FL | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 11,574 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #621 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | erau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $11,160 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $11,160 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $9,112 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $17,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $3,776 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 52% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 1,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 962 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 57.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 53.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1280 | |||
| 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 | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $67,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 82% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 15% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 10% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (11,574 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide?
- Mercyhurst College is 263.2% more expensive to attend than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 263.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($40,530.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide than Mercyhurst College ($17,002 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide are 53.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($9,112 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (95% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 758.5% larger than aid received Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide ($32,418 vs. $3,776)
Mercyhurst College vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide or Mercyhurst College .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide (57.7%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide? 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 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide earn on average $23,500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($67,200 vs. $43,700)
- Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/