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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $254 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 12% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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 West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,315 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or West Liberty University?
- Mercyhurst College is 365% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137% higher at Mercyhurst College than West Liberty University ($40,530.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Mercyhurst College ($13,788 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 40% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($10,020 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than West Liberty University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 456.6% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($32,418 vs. $5,824)
Mercyhurst College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
Mercyhurst College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than West Liberty University (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,800 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $2,081 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $26,698)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($254 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/