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Is Mercyhurst a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$133,908 Avg Total Cost

Mercyhurst University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Mercyhurst is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 50% National Quality
Expensive Price

Mercyhurst University is ranked #1,978 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Mercyhurst University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  1978 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  11.74 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $133,908 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from Mercyhurst will cost you about $133,908. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,267 and a typical 4.15 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$32,267
Average Years to Graduate4.15
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$133,908

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average Mercyhurst net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on Mercyhurst cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$131,597 In-State With Aid
$247,253 Avg Cost No Aid
4.15 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how Mercyhurst value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$247,253#0F
All Students$133,908#1,978F
Only Students Receiving Aid$131,597#1,806F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$247,253#F
All Students$133,908#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$131,597#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Pennsylvania.

About 100% of Mercyhurst students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Mercyhurst financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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