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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $201 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,748 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Concord University?
- Mercyhurst College is 374.6% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Concord University ($40,530.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Mercyhurst College ($8,464 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 39% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,090 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Mercyhurst College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 191.5% larger than aid received Concord University ($32,418 vs. $11,120)
Mercyhurst College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Concord 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 Concord University and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Concord University (68% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $7,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,698)
- Concord University graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($201 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/