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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| 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 |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $332 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Claflin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,830 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Claflin University?
- Mercyhurst College is 146% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146% higher at Mercyhurst College than Claflin University ($40,530.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Mercyhurst College ($19,951 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 47.9% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($9,480 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Claflin University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 136.5% larger than aid received Claflin University ($32,418 vs. $13,707)
Mercyhurst College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Claflin University (78%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Claflin University (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $30,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $5,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $32,184)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $56 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($276 vs. $332)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/