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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 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 | sandiego.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 95% |
Admission |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 15, 2023 |
Academics |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $276 |
Diversity |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 45% | ||
Campus |
USD | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,801 students)
USD vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Mercyhurst College?
- University of San Diego is 32.8% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.8% higher at USD than Mercyhurst College ($53,810.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than USD ($24,935 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 21.3% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($14,025 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than University of San Diego (95% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 12.3% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($36,408 vs. $32,418)
USD vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Mercyhurst College (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $26,500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $43,700)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $3,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($22,904 vs. $26,698)
- USD graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($236 vs. $276)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/