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Overview |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 4% |
Students |
SHU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 45% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,801 students)
SHU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Mercyhurst College?
- Sacred Heart University is 14.3% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.3% higher at SHU than Mercyhurst College ($46,310.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than SHU ($24,935 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 24.9% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($14,025 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 66.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($32,418 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is the same as at Mercyhurst College (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $16,000 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $43,700)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- SHU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/