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Overview |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Easton, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,543 | 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 | stonehill.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,000 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,000 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,021 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,710 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,269 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 5,338 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.4% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.32 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Stonehill College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Stonehill College | 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 Stonehill College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 2,543 students)
Stonehill College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stonehill College or Mercyhurst College?
- Stonehill College is 25.8% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($51,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.8% higher at Stonehill College than Mercyhurst College ($51,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Stonehill College ($24,935 vs. $31,021)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 7.7% lower than costs at Stonehill College ($14,025 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stonehill College than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stonehill College students is 7.1% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($34,710 vs. $32,418)
Stonehill College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stonehill College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Stonehill College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Stonehill College (3.32)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Stonehill College (73.4%)
Stonehill College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stonehill College 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 Stonehill College.
- The graduation rate at Stonehill College is higher than Mercyhurst College (81% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Stonehill College earn on average $22,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($66,000 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Stonehill College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Stonehill College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Stonehill College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/