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Mercyhurst UniversityErie, PA
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Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PA
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#37 in Federal Region III Universities
Rankings*
Private (not-for-profit), four-years
Master's College and University (medium programs)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$44,510Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$60,663
cheaper$15,193Graduate Tuitionexpensive$37,074
More$29,009Average Financial Aid AmountLess$27,159
Admission
-Test Scores1,330 SAT
29 ACT
Easier80.55%Acceptance RateTighter79.61%
Favorable18.73%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower9.95%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
English Proficiency Test
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller2,801Total EnrollmentLarger22,344
Smaller2,446Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger14,021
Smaller355Graduate Student PopulationLarger8,323
Smaller181Online Student PopulationLarger4,477
Completion & Outcomes
Lower63%Graduate RateHigher78%
25%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower80%Retention RateHigher87%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,920)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,351)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty14 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty9 to 1
211Number of faculties2,193
Lower$65,905Average Faculty SalaryHigher$107,827
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.