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Overview |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Saint Peter, MN | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,072 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gustavus.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,490 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,490 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,010 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,297 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,808 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 95% |
Admission |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,781 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,794 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Gustavus Adolphus College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Gustavus Adolphus College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,072 students)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Gustavus Adolphus College or Mercyhurst College?
- Gustavus Adolphus College is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($52,490.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at Gustavus Adolphus College than Mercyhurst College ($52,490.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Gustavus Adolphus College ($24,935 vs. $30,297)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gustavus Adolphus College are 27.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,010 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Gustavus Adolphus College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gustavus Adolphus College students is 1.2% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($32,808 vs. $32,418)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Gustavus Adolphus College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Gustavus Adolphus College .
- Accepted freshman Gustavus Adolphus College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Gustavus Adolphus College (73.9%)
Gustavus Adolphus College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Gustavus Adolphus 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 Gustavus Adolphus College.
- The graduation rate at Gustavus Adolphus College is higher than Mercyhurst College (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Gustavus Adolphus College earn on average $12,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Gustavus Adolphus College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Gustavus Adolphus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/