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 (83.00%) is lower than Penn State Harrisburg (96.00%).
- Mercyhurst has higher yield (20.00%) than Penn State Harrisburg (12.00%).
- 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%).
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$44,510
Financial Aid
$29,009
Test Scores
Admission
83.00% Acceptance Rate
20.00% 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
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
Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Harrisburg
Public, 4 years • Middletown, PA #PA in Pennsylvania more rivalsOffered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$15,944 In-State
$26,668 out-of-state
$26,668 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,114
Test Scores
1,210 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
96.00% Acceptance Rate
12.00% 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
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,558 annual charge
-699 capacity
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