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Overview |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Carlisle, PA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,137 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dickinson.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,776 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,776 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,938 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,610 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,554 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,261 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,885 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $276 |
Diversity |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Dickinson College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,137 students)
Dickinson College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dickinson College or Mercyhurst College?
- Dickinson College is 50% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at Dickinson College than Mercyhurst College ($60,776.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Dickinson College ($24,935 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 13.6% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,025 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Dickinson College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 22% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($39,554 vs. $32,418)
Dickinson College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dickinson College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Dickinson College .
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Dickinson College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dickinson 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 Dickinson College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mercyhurst College (84% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $18,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $43,700)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $5,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($21,000 vs. $26,698)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($217 vs. $276)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/