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Overview |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Valencia, CA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | calarts.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,446 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $55,225 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,474 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 59% | 95% |
Admission |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,120 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 525 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $276 |
Diversity |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
CalArts | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CalArts | 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 CalArts based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,440 students)
CalArts vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CalArts or Mercyhurst College?
- California Institute of the Arts is 34.3% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at CalArts than Mercyhurst College ($54,440.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than CalArts ($24,935 vs. $55,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Institute of the Arts are 12.7% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,446 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than California Institute of the Arts (95% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 58.3% larger than aid received California Institute of the Arts ($32,418 vs. $20,474)
CalArts vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CalArts or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CalArts .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CalArts (24.8%)
CalArts vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CalArts 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 CalArts.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than California Institute of the Arts (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from California Institute of the Arts earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($50,400 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $1,802 lower median federal student loan debt than CalArts graduates. ($26,698 vs. $28,500)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CalArts graduates. ($276 vs. $294)
- More CalArts 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/