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Overview |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | robertmorris.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,400 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,400 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,965 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Robert Morris | 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 | 2.73 | 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 |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $276 |
Diversity |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Robert Morris | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Robert Morris based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,934 students)
Robert Morris vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Robert Morris or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 37.9% more expensive to attend than Robert Morris for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Mercyhurst College than Robert Morris University Illinois ($40,530.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University Illinois are 0.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,965 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Robert Morris University Illinois (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received Robert Morris University Illinois ($32,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Robert Morris or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Robert Morris .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Robert Morris (2.73)
Robert Morris vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris .
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris is higher than Mercyhurst College (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Robert Morris graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $34,600)
- Robert Morris University Illinois students graduate with a $2,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,698)
- Robert Morris graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($253 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Robert Morris students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/