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Overview |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | |||
| 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 |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Western New England University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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
- Western New England University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,430 students vs. 2,801 students)
Western New England University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Mercyhurst College?
- Western New England University is 3% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Western New England University than Mercyhurst College ($41,750.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Western New England University ($24,935 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 4.6% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,025 vs. $14,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University than Mercyhurst College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 30.8% larger than aid received Western New England University ($32,418 vs. $24,781)
Western New England University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Western New England University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Western New England University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/