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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #653 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,988 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Seton Hill University?
- Mercyhurst College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Seton Hill University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Mercyhurst College than Seton Hill University ($40,530.00 vs. $39,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seton Hill University than Mercyhurst College ($24,576 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 5.1% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,350 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 14.5% larger than aid received Seton Hill University ($32,418 vs. $28,325)
Mercyhurst College vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Seton Hill University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,000)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/