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Kentucky University of Toledo Eastern Murray State University WKU Xavier UC Morehead State University Louisville BGSU BSU Kent State| Northern Kentucky University | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 2,668 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $41,580 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $41,580 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $14,274 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $26,962 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $31,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 3,500 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 2,913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 83.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $276 |
Diversity |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
NKU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 2,668 students)
NKU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 295.5% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($41,580.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than Northern Kentucky University ($41,580.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Mercyhurst College ($8,151 vs. $26,962)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northern Kentucky University are 22.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,660 vs. $14,274)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Northern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 173.6% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($31,437 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or NKU .
- Accepted freshman NKU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mercyhurst College (83.2%)
NKU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $4,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $39,700)
- Northern Kentucky University students graduate with a $1,748 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($24,950 vs. $26,698)
- NKU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($257 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/