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Overview |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $276 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,801 students)
Central State University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 683% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 464.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Central State University ($40,530.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Mercyhurst College ($10,194 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central State University are 28.7% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,900 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Central State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 366.9% larger than aid received Central State University ($32,418 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Central State University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Central State University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Central State University (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $16,500 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $27,200)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $12,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $39,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($276 vs. $403)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/