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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 95% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | |||
| 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 |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,801 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Mercyhurst College?
- Wesleyan University is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Wesleyan University than Mercyhurst College ($63,722.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Mercyhurst College ($21,270 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 29.6% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,025 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Wesleyan University (95% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 84.5% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($59,825 vs. $32,418)
Wesleyan University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Wesleyan University .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Mercyhurst College (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,700)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,698)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($180 vs. $276)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/