Mercyhurst vs. Penn State Shenango

Both Mercyhurst University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Mercyhurst University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Shenango with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Mercyhurst's tuition ($44,510) is more expensive than Penn State Shenango ($23,310).
  • Mercyhurst's acceptance rate (83.23%) is lower than Penn State Shenango (90.91%).
  • Penn State Shenango has higher yield (38.42%) than Mercyhurst (19.60%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,170.
  • Penn State Shenango's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Mercyhurst (14 to 1).
  • Mercyhurst (2,801 students) is larger than Penn State Shenango (281 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Mercyhurst ($29,009) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Shenango ($9,682).
  • Mercyhurst's graduation rate (63%) is higher than Penn State Shenango (23%).
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
$29,009
Test Scores
Admission
83.23% Acceptance Rate
19.60% 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
-$7,354 annual charge
-2,000 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$6,920 annual charge
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,002 In-State
$23,310 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,682
Test Scores
1,170 SAT
Admission
90.91% Acceptance Rate
38.42% Yield
Enrollment
281 (All undergraduate)
4 Online Students
Graduation Rate
23% Graduation Rate
20% Transfer-out Rate
82% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
31 Faculties (full-time)
74 Staffs (full-time)
$65,222 Faculty Salary
$53,096 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Evening College
Campus Living
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