Gannon University vs Mercyhurst University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Mercyhurst University has more expensive tuition & fees ($44,510) than Gannon University ($37,951).
It is harder to admit to Gannon University than Mercyhurst University.
Gannon University has more students with 4,665 students while Mercyhurst University has 2,801 students.
Gannon University has a lower number of students per faculty with 13 to 1 while Mercyhurst University's ratio is 14 to 1.
Gannon University has more full-time faculties with 240 faculties while Mercyhurst University has 127 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - Gannon University and Mercyhurst University.

Gannon University	vs.	Mercyhurst University
Erie, Pennsylvania	Location	Erie, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Doctoral / Research University	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
$37,951	2024 Tuition & Fees	$44,510
85%	% Receiving Financial Aid	95%
$25,212	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$29,009

76.70 %	Acceptance Rates	83.23 %
12.75 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	19.60 %
-	SAT Score	-
-	ACT Score	-
69 %	Graduation Rate	63 %
17 %	Transfer-out Rate	25 %
79 %	Retention Rate	80 %
4,665	Student Population	2,801
240	Number of Faculties	127
13 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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