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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,313 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 25.7% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.7% higher at UArts than Mercyhurst College ($50,950.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than UArts ($24,935 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 28% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,025 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 27.3% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($32,418 vs. $25,460)
Mercyhurst College vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Mercyhurst College .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than UArts (80%)
Mercyhurst College vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or UArts? 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 UArts and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than The University of the Arts (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $9,200 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,500)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More UArts 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/