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Overview |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Laurinburg, NC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 809 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sapc.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,600 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,600 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,480 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,864 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,026 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,767 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 1,145 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.8%Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6%Open | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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) | ||
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Academics |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $276 |
Diversity |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 22% | 4% |
Students |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 45% | ||
Campus |
St. Andrews University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 809 students)
St. Andrews University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Andrews University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 41.7% more expensive to attend than St. Andrews University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at Mercyhurst College than St. Andrews University ($40,530.00 vs. $28,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than St. Andrews University ($24,935 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 22.2% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,480 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Mercyhurst College (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 90.4% larger than aid received St. Andrews University ($32,418 vs. $17,026)
St. Andrews University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Andrews University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or St. Andrews University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than St. Andrews University (64.8%)
St. Andrews University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Andrews University 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 St. Andrews University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than St. Andrews University (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $7,300 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $4,198 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,698)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($232 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/