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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 4,566 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #602 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $37,896 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $37,896 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $18,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $32,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $25,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 8,281 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 6,909 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 83.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1190 | |||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 80% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,566 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Mercyhurst College is 7% more expensive to attend than Johnson & Wales University-Providence for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7% higher at Mercyhurst College than Johnson & Wales University Providence ($40,530.00 vs. $37,896.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($24,935 vs. $32,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 33.8% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,025 vs. $18,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 24.8% larger than aid received Johnson & Wales University Providence ($32,418 vs. $25,979)
Mercyhurst College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Mercyhurst College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Providence has a higher acceptance rate (83.4%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Johnson & Wales University Providence (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,100)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $202 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($26,698 vs. $26,900)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($276 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence 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/