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Mercyhurst vs. Penn State Lehigh Valley

Both Mercyhurst University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Mercyhurst University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Lehigh Valley with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Mercyhurst's tuition ($44,510) is more expensive than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($25,118).
  • Mercyhurst's acceptance rate (83.23%) is lower than Penn State Lehigh Valley (94.21%).
  • Mercyhurst has higher yield (19.60%) than Penn State Lehigh Valley (16.26%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,220.
  • Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.
  • Mercyhurst (2,801 students) is larger than Penn State Lehigh Valley (888 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mercyhurst ($30,524) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Lehigh Valley ($7,939).
  • Mercyhurst's graduation rate (59%) is higher than Penn State Lehigh Valley (17%).
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
Tuition & Fees
$15,180 In-State
$25,118 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$7,939
Test Scores
1,220 SAT
23 ACT
Admission
94.21% Acceptance Rate
16.26% Yield
Enrollment
888 (All undergraduate)
26 Online Students
Graduation Rate
17% Graduation Rate
79% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
14 to 1 Students to Faculty
43 Faculties (full-time)
119 Staffs (full-time)
$67,337 Faculty Salary
$53,374 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Campus Living
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