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Overview |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Adelphi, MD | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 55,838 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umuc.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,488 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,976 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,170 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,213 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 95% |
Admission |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 10% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $276 |
Diversity |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 59% | 45% | ||
Campus |
UMUC | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland University College is larger than than Mercyhurst College based on total student enrollment (55,838 students vs. 2,801 students)
UMUC vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMUC or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 441.3% more expensive to attend than UMUC for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $7,488.00)
- Out of state tuition is 238.4% higher at Mercyhurst College than University of Maryland University College ($40,530.00 vs. $11,976.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland University College than Mercyhurst College ($16,957 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 1% lower than costs at University of Maryland University College ($14,025 vs. $14,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than University of Maryland University College (95% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 669.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland University College ($32,418 vs. $4,213)
Which college is harder to get into, UMUC or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or UMUC .
UMUC vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMUC 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 UMUC.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than University of Maryland University College (68% vs. 10%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland University College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($54,600 vs. $43,700)
- University of Maryland University College students graduate with a $7,698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,698)
- UMUC graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($196 vs. $276)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMUC students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/