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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | |||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,151 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at W&J than Mercyhurst College ($49,612.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than W&J ($24,935 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 3.7% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,524 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 20.2% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($38,963 vs. $32,418)
Mercyhurst College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or W&J? 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 W&J and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Mercyhurst College (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $13,200 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/