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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,801 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or WVSU?
- Mercyhurst College is 399% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than West Virginia State University ($40,530.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Mercyhurst College ($11,684 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 14.8% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,214 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 241.9% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($32,418 vs. $9,482)
Mercyhurst College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than West Virginia State University (68% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $11,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $3,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,698)
- WVSU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($240 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/