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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 ($45,770) is more expensive than Penn State Harrisburg ($26,958).
  • Mercyhurst's acceptance rate (81.02%) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (97.60%).
  • Mercyhurst has higher yield (20.35%) than Penn State Harrisburg (11.24%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
  • Mercyhurst's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (15 to 1).
  • Penn State Harrisburg (4,478 students) is larger than Mercyhurst (2,632 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mercyhurst ($30,789) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Harrisburg ($10,737).
  • Mercyhurst's graduation rate (60%) is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (26%).
Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University

Private, 4 years • Erie, PA #47 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$45,770
Financial Aid
$30,789
Test Scores
Admission
81.02% Acceptance Rate
20.35% Yield
Enrollment
2,274 Undergraduate
358 Graduate
191 Online Students
Graduation Rate
60% Graduation Rate
11% Transfer-out Rate
80% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
131 Faculties (full-time)
372 Staffs (full-time)
$64,950 Faculty Salary
$53,397 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,972 In-State
$26,958 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,737
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
97.60% Acceptance Rate
11.24% Yield
Enrollment
4,047 Undergraduate
431 Graduate
66 Online Students
Graduation Rate
26% Graduation Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
246 Faculties (full-time)
569 Staffs (full-time)
$100,145 Faculty Salary
$70,475 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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