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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #566 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | |||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $237 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or RU?
- Mercyhurst College is 396.9% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than Radford University ($40,530.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Mercyhurst College ($17,105 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 32.7% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,567 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Radford University than Mercyhurst College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 233.1% larger than aid received Radford University ($32,418 vs. $9,733)
Mercyhurst College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or RU? 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 RU and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Radford University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $3,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,698)
- RU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($237 vs. $276)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/