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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,308 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wpi.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,000 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,000 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,544 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,876 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,059 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,599 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 6,667 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.9 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $82,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 45% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 45% | ||
Campus |
WPI | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 2,801 students)
WPI vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WPI or Mercyhurst College?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at WPI than Mercyhurst College ($56,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than WPI ($24,935 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 18% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($14,025 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Mercyhurst College (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 19.8% larger than aid received Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($32,418 vs. $27,059)
WPI vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WPI or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or WPI .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than WPI (57.5%)
WPI vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WPI 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 WPI.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Mercyhurst College (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $39,000 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/