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Overview |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Belmont, CA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 201 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndnu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,306 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,306 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,016 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,222 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $260 | $276 |
Diversity |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 39% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
NDNU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than NDNU based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 201 students)
NDNU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDNU or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 11.6% more expensive to attend than NDNU for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Mercyhurst College than Notre Dame de Namur University ($40,530.00 vs. $36,306.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 7.1% lower than costs at Notre Dame de Namur University ($14,025 vs. $15,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Notre Dame de Namur University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received Notre Dame de Namur University ($32,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, NDNU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or NDNU .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at NDNU (3.1)
NDNU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDNU 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 NDNU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Notre Dame de Namur University (68% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Notre Dame de Namur University earn on average $15,000 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($58,700 vs. $43,700)
- Notre Dame de Namur University students graduate with a $1,476 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($25,222 vs. $26,698)
- NDNU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($260 vs. $276)
- More NDNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/