Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Comparison between Mercyhurst University and similar schools. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 Comparison between Mercyhurst University and similar schools are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia University | Glenside, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Curtis Institute of Music | Philadelphia, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Mercyhurst University | Erie, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | Philadelphia, PA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
| Point Park University | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius | Pittsburgh, PA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Comparison between Mercyhurst University and similar schools is $39,130 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia University | $48,290 | 77.57% | 63% | 12:1 | 3,026 |
| Curtis Institute of Music | $6,000 | 9.66% | 83% | 2:1 | 151 |
| Mercyhurst University | $44,510 | 80.55% | 63% | 14:1 | 2,801 |
| Jefferson (Philadelphia University + Thomas Jefferson University) | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Point Park University | $38,160 | 82.05% | 58% | 11:1 | 3,288 |
| Byzantine Catholic Seminary of Saints Cyril and Methodius | - | - | - | - | 35 |
| Average | $39,130 | - | 0.00% | 13.00:1 | 3,746 |