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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 (83.23%) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (96.39%).
  • Mercyhurst has higher yield (19.60%) than Penn State Harrisburg (12.19%).
  • 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 ($30,524) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Harrisburg ($9,579).
  • Mercyhurst's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Harrisburg (29%).
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
Tuition & Fees
$44,510
Financial Aid
$30,524
Test Scores
Admission
83.23% Acceptance Rate
19.60% Yield
Enrollment
2,446 Undergraduate
355 Graduate
181 Online Students
Graduation Rate
59% Graduation Rate
6% 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
-$7,354 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
$9,579
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
96.39% Acceptance Rate
12.19% Yield
Enrollment
4,063 Undergraduate
509 Graduate
47 Online Students
Graduation Rate
29% Graduation Rate
39% 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
-$10,558 annual charge
-699 capacity
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