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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Wake Forest University | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Winston Salem, NC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,963 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wfu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,012 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,012 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,652 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,197 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,233 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 29% | 95% |
Admission |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,857 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,602 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 21.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 88% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Wake Forest | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wake Forest | 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,801 students)
Wake Forest vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wake Forest or Mercyhurst College?
- Wake Forest University is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Wake Forest than Mercyhurst College ($61,012.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Wake Forest ($24,935 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 18.7% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($14,025 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Wake Forest University (95% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 67.3% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($54,233 vs. $32,418)
Wake Forest vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wake Forest or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Wake Forest .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Wake Forest vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Mercyhurst College (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $33,500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $43,700)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $3,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $26,698)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($237 vs. $276)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/