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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,668 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #443 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,580 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,580 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,274 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,962 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,437 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 2,913 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1260 | |||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,668 students vs. 1,003 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or Pitt-Bradford?
- Mercyhurst College is 204.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($41,580.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($41,580.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Mercyhurst College ($17,015 vs. $26,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 31.6% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,848 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 115.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($31,437 vs. $14,576)
Mercyhurst College vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Mercyhurst College (83.2%)
Mercyhurst College vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $14,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $211 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,698 vs. $26,909)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($276 vs. $278)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/