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Overview |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 95% |
Admission |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $276 |
Diversity |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UB | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 2,801 students)
UB vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 455.5% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 95.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than University of Baltimore ($40,530.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Mercyhurst College ($18,122 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 38% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($14,025 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than University of Baltimore (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 329.7% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($32,418 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or UB .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
UB vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB 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 UB.
- Graduates from University of Baltimore earn on average $16,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($60,600 vs. $43,700)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $5,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,698)
- UB graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/