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Overview |
Wheelock College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 890 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheelock.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheelock College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,950 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,950 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,975 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,829 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,786 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Wheelock 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 | 2.92 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wheelock College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheelock College | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
Wheelock College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Wheelock College | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 45% | ||
Campus |
Wheelock 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 Wheelock College based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 890 students)
Wheelock College vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheelock College or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 16% more expensive to attend than Wheelock College for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at Mercyhurst College than Wheelock College ($40,530.00 vs. $34,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Wheelock College ($24,935 vs. $28,829)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 6.8% lower than costs at Wheelock College ($14,025 vs. $14,975)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheelock College than Mercyhurst College (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 48.8% larger than aid received Wheelock College ($32,418 vs. $21,786)
Which college is harder to get into, Wheelock College or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Wheelock College .
- Accepted freshman Mercyhurst College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Wheelock College (2.92)
Wheelock College vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheelock 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 Wheelock College.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Wheelock College (68% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $7,400 more per year than Wheelock College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,300)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than Wheelock College graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Wheelock College graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More Wheelock College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/