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Mercyhurst vs. Penn State Harrisburg

Both Mercyhurst University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Mercyhurst University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Mercyhurst's tuition ($44,510) is more expensive than Penn State Harrisburg ($26,668).
  • Mercyhurst's acceptance rate (80.55%) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (95.55%).
  • Mercyhurst has higher yield (18.73%) than Penn State Harrisburg (12.62%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,210.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
  • Penn State Harrisburg (4,572 students) is larger than Mercyhurst (2,801 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mercyhurst ($29,009) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Harrisburg ($10,114).
  • Mercyhurst's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (24%).
Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University

Private, 4 years • Erie, PA #66 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$44,510
Financial Aid
$29,009
Test Scores
Admission
80.55% Acceptance Rate
18.73% Yield
Enrollment
2,446 Undergraduate
355 Graduate
181 Online Students
Graduation Rate
63% Graduation Rate
25% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
127 Faculties (full-time)
352 Staffs (full-time)
$65,509 Faculty Salary
$42,474 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,375 annual charge
-2,000 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,920 annual charge
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,114
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
95.55% Acceptance Rate
12.62% Yield
Enrollment
4,063 Undergraduate
509 Graduate
47 Online Students
Graduation Rate
24% Graduation Rate
45% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
240 Faculties (full-time)
566 Staffs (full-time)
$88,146 Faculty Salary
$57,880 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,368 annual charge
-695 capacity
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