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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than MBC based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,957 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or MBC?
- Mercyhurst College is 28.2% more expensive to attend than MBC for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than Mary Baldwin College ($40,530.00 vs. $31,611.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Mercyhurst College ($18,746 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 35.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,320 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Mary Baldwin College ($32,418 vs. $24,389)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
Mercyhurst College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or MBC? 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 MBC and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Mary Baldwin College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,300 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,400)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/