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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | |||
| 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 |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Mercyhurst College?
- Wittenberg University is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.3% higher at Wittenberg University than Mercyhurst College ($42,260.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wittenberg University than Mercyhurst College ($22,912 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wittenberg University are 24.3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,280 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($32,632 vs. $32,418)
Wittenberg University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Wittenberg University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Mercyhurst College (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/