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Overview |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,853 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnr.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
CNR | 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 | 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) | |||
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Academics |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,892 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $276 |
Diversity |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 4% |
Students |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 45% | ||
Campus |
CNR | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- The College of New Rochelle is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (2,853 students vs. 2,801 students)
CNR vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNR or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 12.1% more expensive to attend than CNR for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.1% higher at Mercyhurst College than The College of New Rochelle ($40,530.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 3.8% lower than costs at The College of New Rochelle ($14,025 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than The College of New Rochelle (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($32,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CNR or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or CNR .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CNR (3.1)
CNR vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNR 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 CNR.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than The College of New Rochelle (68% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $5,600 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $4,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($21,892 vs. $26,698)
- CNR graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($226 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/