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Overview |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Alma, MI | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,260 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alma.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,346 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,346 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,624 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,995 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,736 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,372 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,180 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Alma College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Alma College | 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,260 students)
Alma College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alma College or Mercyhurst College?
- Alma College is 11.9% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($45,346.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.9% higher at Alma College than Mercyhurst College ($45,346.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alma College than Mercyhurst College ($23,995 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alma College are 11.1% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,624 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alma College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alma College students is 7.2% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($34,736 vs. $32,418)
Alma College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alma College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Alma College .
- Accepted freshman Alma College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Alma College (64.7%)
Alma College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alma College 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 Alma College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Alma College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Alma College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Alma College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Alma College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Alma College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/