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Overview |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Salem, OR | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,909 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | willamette.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,000 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,000 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,340 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,957 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,700 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,994 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 3,219 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $276 |
Diversity |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 10% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 4% |
Students |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 73% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Willamette University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Willamette University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,909 students)
Willamette University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Willamette University or Mercyhurst College?
- Willamette University is 11% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Willamette University than Mercyhurst College ($45,000.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than Willamette University ($24,935 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercyhurst College are 2.2% lower than costs at Willamette University ($14,025 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 17% larger than aid received Willamette University ($32,418 vs. $27,700)
Willamette University vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Willamette University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Willamette University .
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Mercyhurst College (80.6%)
Willamette University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Willamette University 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 Willamette University.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Mercyhurst College (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $43,700)
- Willamette University students graduate with a $698 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,698)
- Willamette University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Mercyhurst College graduates. ($268 vs. $276)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/