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Overview |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,006 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coppin.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,836 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,492 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,746 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,562 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,097 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,299 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,483 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 45% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.62 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 15% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $276 |
Diversity |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Coppin | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Coppin | 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Coppin based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,006 students)
Coppin vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coppin or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 738.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 252.7% higher at Mercyhurst College than Coppin State University ($40,530.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Mercyhurst College ($8,562 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 19.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,746 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 147.5% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($32,418 vs. $13,097)
Coppin vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coppin or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Coppin .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Coppin (45%)
Coppin vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coppin 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 Coppin.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Coppin State University (68% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,400 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $4,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,698)
- Coppin graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($232 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/