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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $276 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| 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
- Roosevelt University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,725 students vs. 2,801 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than Roosevelt University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Mercyhurst College than Roosevelt University ($40,530.00 vs. $33,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Roosevelt University than Mercyhurst College ($22,117 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 7.1% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($14,025 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Roosevelt University ($32,418 vs. $24,602)
Roosevelt University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Roosevelt University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Roosevelt University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University or Mercyhurst College? 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 Mercyhurst College and Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Roosevelt University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $43,700)
- Roosevelt University students graduate with a $2,802 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($23,896 vs. $26,698)
- Roosevelt University graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($247 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roosevelt University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/