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Overview |
Stevenson University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Stevenson, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,483 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevenson.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevenson University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,036 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,036 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,480 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,600 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,258 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Stevenson University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,793 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 4,031 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.1% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevenson University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Stevenson University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Stevenson University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Stevenson 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 2,801 students)
Stevenson University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevenson University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Stevenson University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Stevenson University ($40,530.00 vs. $36,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Stevenson University ($24,935 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 3.2% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($14,025 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Stevenson University ($32,418 vs. $28,258)
Stevenson University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevenson University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Stevenson University .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Stevenson University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevenson 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 Stevenson University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Stevenson University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Stevenson University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($52,100 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/