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F&M Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Catholic University of America Wesleyan University W&J Seton Hill University Wake Forest Trinity College Dickinson College Penn State Erie-Behrend College PennWest Edinboro| Trinity Washington University | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 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 | trinitydc.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $276 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 4% |
Students |
Trinity College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Trinity College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Trinity College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Trinity Washington University ($40,530.00 vs. $25,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Mercyhurst College ($13,586 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 19.4% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,750 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Mercyhurst College (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 67.1% larger than aid received Trinity Washington University ($32,418 vs. $19,396)
Trinity College vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Trinity College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Trinity Washington University (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,400)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $4,951 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $31,649)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($276 vs. $327)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/