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Overview |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $276 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 2,801 students)
Salisbury vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 436.4% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Salisbury University ($40,530.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Mercyhurst College ($19,756 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 8% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,990 vs. $14,025)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University as Mercyhurst College (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 368.7% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($32,418 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Salisbury vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Salisbury University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $43,700)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,545 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($20,153 vs. $26,698)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($208 vs. $276)
- More Salisbury graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/