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Overview |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,968 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cua.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,040 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,040 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,670 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,031 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,449 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,801 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,965 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,106 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $276 |
Diversity |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 4% |
Students |
Catholic University of America | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 5% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 87% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Catholic University of America | 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
- Catholic University of America is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (4,968 students vs. 2,801 students)
Catholic University of America vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Catholic University of America or Mercyhurst College?
- Catholic University of America is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($53,040.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Catholic University of America than Mercyhurst College ($53,040.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Catholic University of America ($24,935 vs. $36,031)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 18.9% lower than costs at Catholic University of America ($14,025 vs. $16,670)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Catholic University of America than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Catholic University of America students is 6.3% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($34,449 vs. $32,418)
Catholic University of America vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Catholic University of America or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Catholic University of America .
- Accepted freshman Catholic University of America students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Catholic University of America has a higher acceptance rate (85.6%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Catholic University of America vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Catholic University of America 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 Catholic University of America.
- The graduation rate at Catholic University of America is the same as at Mercyhurst College (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Catholic University of America earn on average $14,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($58,600 vs. $43,700)
- Catholic University of America students graduate with a $592 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,106 vs. $26,698)
- Catholic University of America graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($269 vs. $276)
- More Catholic University of America 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/