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Overview |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Salisbury, NC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 839 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | livingstone.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,917 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,917 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,794 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,914 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,500 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,074 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,598 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/960 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,200 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $434 | $276 |
Diversity |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 59% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 41% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Livingstone College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Livingstone College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 839 students)
Livingstone College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Livingstone College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 154.6% more expensive to attend than Livingstone College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.6% higher at Mercyhurst College than Livingstone College ($40,530.00 vs. $15,917.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Livingstone College than Mercyhurst College ($15,914 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Livingstone College are 106.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($6,794 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Livingstone College than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 159.3% larger than aid received Livingstone College ($32,418 vs. $12,500)
Livingstone College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Livingstone College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Livingstone College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Livingstone College (2.64)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Livingstone College (63.8%)
Livingstone College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Livingstone 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 Livingstone College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Livingstone College (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $19,500 more per year than Livingstone College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $24,200)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $15,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Livingstone College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $42,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Livingstone College graduates. ($276 vs. $434)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Livingstone College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/