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Overview |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $276 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Coe College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,264 students)
Coe College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Mercyhurst College?
- Coe College is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Coe College than Mercyhurst College ($50,314.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Mercyhurst College ($21,237 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 28.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,920 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 33.1% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($43,143 vs. $32,418)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Coe College .
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
Coe College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Mercyhurst College (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Coe College earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($48,100 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $1,407 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $28,105)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($276 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/