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Overview |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,101 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | morgan.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,477 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,948 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,162 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,956 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,738 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,845 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 14,382 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 22% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $276 |
Diversity |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 83% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 51% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Morgan State | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 2,801 students)
Morgan State vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Morgan State or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 640% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 154.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than Morgan State University ($40,530.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Mercyhurst College ($13,956 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 15.3% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($12,162 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 154.5% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($32,418 vs. $12,738)
Morgan State vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Morgan State or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Morgan State .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Morgan State vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Morgan State or Mercyhurst College? 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 Mercyhurst College and Morgan State.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Morgan State University (68% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $40,900)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $4,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($26,698 vs. $31,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($276 vs. $320)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/