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Overview |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Erie, PA | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,801 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercyhurst.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,530 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,530 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,025 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,935 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,418 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,625 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,920 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,698 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $248 |
Diversity |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mercyhurst College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,481 students)
Mercyhurst College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercyhurst College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Mercyhurst College is 416.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 107% higher at Mercyhurst College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($40,530.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Mercyhurst College ($9,529 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 20.1% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,676 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 267.1% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($32,418 vs. $8,830)
Mercyhurst College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercyhurst College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Mercyhurst College .
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Mercyhurst College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercyhurst College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 Virginia University Tech and Mercyhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $6,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $43,700)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,697 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $26,698)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($248 vs. $276)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/