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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,771 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or East Texas Baptist University?
- Mercyhurst College is 47.7% more expensive to attend than East Texas Baptist University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Mercyhurst College than East Texas Baptist University ($40,530.00 vs. $27,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than Mercyhurst College ($24,169 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 37.6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,195 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 95.9% larger than aid received East Texas Baptist University ($32,418 vs. $16,552)
Mercyhurst College vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than East Texas Baptist University (67.7%)
Mercyhurst College vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than East Texas Baptist University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $1,600 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $42,100)
- East Texas Baptist University students graduate with a $698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,698)
- East Texas Baptist University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More East Texas Baptist University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/