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SUNY Delhi UB SUNY Canton Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Alfred University SUNY at Fredonia SUNY College at Oneonta Morrisville W&J SUNY College of Technology at Farmingdale St. Bona| SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,348 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #464 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfredstate.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,150 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,620 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,262 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,830 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,922 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,023 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,874 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $153 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Alfred State College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alfred State College | 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,801 students)
Alfred State College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred State College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 473.3% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 186.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($40,530.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Mercyhurst College ($17,262 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,620 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 267.1% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($32,418 vs. $8,830)
Alfred State College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred State College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Alfred State College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Alfred State College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred State College 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 Alfred State College.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is the same as at Mercyhurst College (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $1,600 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $11,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($14,874 vs. $26,698)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $123 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($153 vs. $276)
- More Alfred State College 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/