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Overview |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,733 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,892 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 147 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 35 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 23.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,340 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $96 | $276 |
Diversity |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 24% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 30% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CUNY Graduate Center | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (8,733 students vs. 2,801 students)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CUNY Graduate Center or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 484.8% more expensive to attend than CUNY Graduate Center for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($40,530.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 49% lower than costs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($14,025 vs. $20,892)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than CUNY Graduate School and University Center (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received CUNY Graduate School and University Center ($32,418 vs. $0)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CUNY Graduate Center or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CUNY Graduate Center .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than CUNY Graduate Center (23.8%)
CUNY Graduate Center vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CUNY Graduate Center 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 CUNY Graduate Center.
- CUNY Graduate School and University Center students graduate with a $17,358 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($9,340 vs. $26,698)
- CUNY Graduate Center graduates are paying $180 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($96 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CUNY Graduate Center students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/