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ECSU SCSU CCSU Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Buffalo State College UConn W&J SUNY-Potsdam SUNY Cortland Seton Hill University Western New England University| Western Connecticut State University | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 95% |
Admission |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
WestConn | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Western Connecticut State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,417 students vs. 2,801 students)
WestConn vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 527% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than Western Connecticut State University ($40,530.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than Mercyhurst College ($15,862 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 3.9% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($14,025 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Western Connecticut State University (95% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 257.9% larger than aid received Western Connecticut State University ($32,418 vs. $9,057)
WestConn vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman WestConn students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- WestConn has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
WestConn vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Western Connecticut State University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,700)
- Western Connecticut State University students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- WestConn graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More WestConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/