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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $25,558 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $26,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 1,452 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 84.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 900/1110 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2023 |
Academics |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Ferrum 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 855 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Ferrum College?
- Mercyhurst College is 8.4% more expensive to attend than Ferrum College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than Ferrum College ($40,530.00 vs. $37,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Ferrum College ($24,935 vs. $25,558)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,230 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Ferrum College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 22% larger than aid received Ferrum College ($32,418 vs. $26,580)
Mercyhurst College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (84.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Ferrum College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,000)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $1,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $28,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($276 vs. $289)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/