Mercyhurst University vs University of Scranton

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
University of Scranton has more expensive tuition & fees ($52,034) than Mercyhurst University ($44,510).
It is harder to admit to Mercyhurst University than University of Scranton.
University of Scranton has more students with 4,731 students while Mercyhurst University has 2,801 students.
University of Scranton has a lower number of students per faculty with 12 to 1 while Mercyhurst University's ratio is 14 to 1.
University of Scranton has more full-time faculties with 280 faculties while Mercyhurst University has 127 full-time faculties.

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

Mercyhurst University	vs.	University of Scranton
Erie, Pennsylvania	Location	Scranton, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Master's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Doctor's degree
Master's College and University (medium programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (larger programs)
$44,510	2024 Tuition & Fees	$52,034
95%	% Receiving Financial Aid	93%
$29,009	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$27,952

83.23 %	Acceptance Rates	84.35 %
19.60 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	12.79 %
-	SAT Score	1,230
-	ACT Score	27
63 %	Graduation Rate	79 %
25 %	Transfer-out Rate	-
80 %	Retention Rate	85 %
2,801	Student Population	4,731
127	Number of Faculties	280
14 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	12 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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