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Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania CCAD W&J Seton Hill University PennWest Edinboro RU Stevenson University Neumann| Art Academy of Cincinnati | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 263 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | artacademy.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,404 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,404 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,510 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,764 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 426 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
AAC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 45% | ||
Campus |
AAC | 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than AAC based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 263 students)
AAC vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AAC or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 14.5% more expensive to attend than AAC for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Art Academy of Cincinnati ($40,530.00 vs. $35,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than AAC ($24,935 vs. $27,510)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Art Academy of Cincinnati are 33.6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,500 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Art Academy of Cincinnati than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 82.5% larger than aid received Art Academy of Cincinnati ($32,418 vs. $17,764)
AAC vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AAC or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or AAC .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at AAC (3.1)
- AAC has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
AAC vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AAC 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 AAC.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Art Academy of Cincinnati (68% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $13,300 more per year than AAC graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $30,400)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than AAC graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than AAC graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AAC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/