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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 80% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | PAFA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than PAFA based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 172 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or PAFA?
- Mercyhurst College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($40,530.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than PAFA ($24,935 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 24.9% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($14,025 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (95% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 101.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($32,418 vs. $16,087)
Mercyhurst College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or Mercyhurst College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at PAFA is higher than Mercyhurst College (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $21,700 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $26,698)
- PAFA graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($274 vs. $276)
- More PAFA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/