| Villanova vs. Mercyhurst |
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|---|---|---|
#47 in National Universities #7 in Pennsylvania Colleges | Rankings* | #37 in Federal Region III Universities #66 in Pennsylvania Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,776 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$45,770 |
| expensive$22,335 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$16,978 |
| More$41,495 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$30,524 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,450 SAT 33 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter26.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier81.02% |
| Favorable27.73% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower20.35% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test 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 English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger10,041 | Total Enrollment | Smaller2,632 |
| Larger7,004 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,274 |
| Larger3,037 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller358 |
| Larger1,069 | Online Student Population | Smaller191 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| Lower7% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher11% |
| Higher95% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,400) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,000) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,500) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,920) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty14 to 1 |
| 1,232 | Number of faculty | 230 |
| Higher$124,818 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$64,950 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.