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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 88% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Temple?
- Mercyhurst College is 100.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.9% higher at Mercyhurst College than Temple University ($40,530.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Mercyhurst College ($23,935 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 11.6% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,025 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Temple University (95% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 180.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($32,418 vs. $11,575)
Mercyhurst College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Temple (79.7%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Temple? 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 Temple and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is the same as at Temple University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $43,700)
- Temple University students graduate with a $698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,698)
- Temple graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/