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Overview |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Morristown, NJ | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 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 | cse.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,744 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,689 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,905 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,966 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,414 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $276 |
Diversity |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 32% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 4% |
Students |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CSE | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than CSE based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,122 students)
CSE vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSE or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 23.2% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($40,530.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Mercyhurst College ($21,689 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 10.1% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,744 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 8.4% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($32,418 vs. $29,905)
CSE vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSE or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CSE .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CSE (3.12)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CSE (71.9%)
CSE vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSE 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 CSE.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from College of Saint Elizabeth earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($45,500 vs. $43,700)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $1,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,698)
- CSE graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More CSE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/