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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #666 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| SAT Range | 980/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Ship?
- Mercyhurst College is 323.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($40,530.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Mercyhurst College ($21,462 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 21.6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,538 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 326.9% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($32,418 vs. $7,593)
Mercyhurst College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Ship? 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 Ship and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $43,700)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- Ship graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/