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Overview |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Claremont, CA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,212 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitzer.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,282 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,282 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,854 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,809 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,594 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 95% |
Admission |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,500 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 644 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.93 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,895 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $164 | $276 |
Diversity |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 1% | ||
| % International | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Pitzer | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Pitzer | 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 Pitzer based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,212 students)
Pitzer vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pitzer or Mercyhurst College?
- Pitzer College is 48.7% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($60,282.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.7% higher at Pitzer than Mercyhurst College ($60,282.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Pitzer ($24,935 vs. $39,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 41.6% lower than costs at Pitzer College ($14,025 vs. $19,854)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Pitzer College (95% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pitzer College students is 22.1% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($39,594 vs. $32,418)
Pitzer vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pitzer or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Pitzer .
- Accepted freshman Pitzer students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.93) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Pitzer (18.4%)
Pitzer vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pitzer 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 Pitzer.
- The graduation rate at Pitzer is higher than Mercyhurst College (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Pitzer College earn on average $5,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,700)
- Pitzer College students graduate with a $10,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($15,895 vs. $26,698)
- Pitzer graduates are paying $112 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($164 vs. $276)
- More Pitzer graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/