University of Scranton vs Mercyhurst University

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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 - University of Scranton and Mercyhurst University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Mercyhurst University
Scranton, 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
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Master's College and University (medium programs)
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$44,510
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	95%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$29,009

84.00 %	Acceptance Rates	83.00 %
13.00 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	20.00 %
1,230	SAT Score	-
27	ACT Score	-
79 %	Graduation Rate	63 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	25 %
85 %	Retention Rate	80 %
4,731	Student Population	2,801
280	Number of Faculties	127
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	14 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, 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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