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Overview |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| 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 |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wingate University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,801 students)
Wingate University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or Mercyhurst College?
- Wingate University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at Wingate University than Mercyhurst College ($40,706.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than Mercyhurst College ($18,823 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 34.3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,444 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 11.9% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($36,262 vs. $32,418)
Wingate University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Wingate University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Wingate University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Wingate University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $9,200 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $43,700)
- Wingate University students graduate with a $198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,698)
- Wingate University graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($274 vs. $276)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/