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Overview |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 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 |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $276 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 45% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 2,801 students)
City Tech vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 484.8% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($40,530.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Mercyhurst College ($6,406 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 27.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,025 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 268.5% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($32,418 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
City Tech vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (68% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $700 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $16,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,698)
- City Tech graduates are paying $167 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($109 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech 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/