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Overview |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $276 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Cleveland State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 2,801 students)
Cleveland State vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 233.7% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 133.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Cleveland State University ($40,530.00 vs. $17,359.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Mercyhurst College ($15,719 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 1.2% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($14,025 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Cleveland State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 243.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($32,418 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Cleveland State .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Cleveland State vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Cleveland State University (68% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Cleveland State University earn on average $500 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $43,700)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,698)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($222 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/