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Overview |
Wesley College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 95% |
Admission |
Wesley College | 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 | 2.93 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Wesley College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wesley 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Wesley College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.5% higher at Mercyhurst College than Wesley College ($40,530.00 vs. $26,934.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 18.2% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($11,864 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Wesley College (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($32,418 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Wesley College (68% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $2,300 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $2,302 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $29,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($276 vs. $299)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/