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Compare Mercyhurst University and Shepherd University

The following statements compare Mercyhurst University and Shepherd University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Mercyhurst's tuition ($44,510) is more expensive than Shepherd ($19,082).
  • Mercyhurst's acceptance rate (80.55%) is lower than Shepherd (95.86%).
  • Shepherd has higher yield (34.14%) than Mercyhurst (18.73%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,060.
  • Mercyhurst's students to faculty ratio (14 to 1) is lower than Shepherd (15 to 1).
  • Shepherd (3,235 students) is larger than Mercyhurst (2,801 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mercyhurst ($29,009) has higher amount of financial aid than Shepherd ($9,290).
  • Mercyhurst's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Shepherd (47%).
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Mercyhurst University

Mercyhurst University

Private, 4 years • Erie, PA #66 in Pennsylvania
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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Shepherd University

Shepherd University

Public, 4 years • Shepherdstown, WV #156 Liberal Arts Colleges, #7 in West Virginia
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$8,642 In-State
$19,082 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,290
Test Scores
1,060 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
95.86% Acceptance Rate
34.14% Yield
Enrollment
2,718 Undergraduate
517 Graduate
533 Online Students
Graduation Rate
47% Graduation Rate
10% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
141 Faculties (full-time)
398 Staffs (full-time)
$65,158 Faculty Salary
$47,833 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$5,789 annual charge
-1,074 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,198 annual charge
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