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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,668 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,580 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,580 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,962 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,437 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 2,913 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| 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 | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Newberry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Newberry College based on total student enrollment (2,668 students vs. 1,507 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Newberry College?
- Mercyhurst College is 54% more expensive to attend than Newberry College for in-state tuition ($41,580.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54% higher at Mercyhurst College than Newberry College ($41,580.00 vs. $27,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Mercyhurst College ($20,941 vs. $26,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 11.1% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,850 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 35.2% larger than aid received Newberry College ($31,437 vs. $23,249)
Mercyhurst College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Newberry College (68% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $9,000 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Newberry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/