Carlow vs Mercyhurst
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Carlow UniversityPittsburgh, PACatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Mercyhurst UniversityErie, PACatholic college
At a glance
- Both are Mercy colleges.
- Carlow lists Mass once a week; Mercyhurst lists Mass every weekday.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Carlow has the lower price after aid: $17,901 a year, against $22,626 at Mercyhurst.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Carlow: $51,051, against $47,452 at Mercyhurst.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FTheology and core curriculum: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AService and Catholic social teaching: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Once a week
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Erie, PA
Setting
City
City
Students
2,310
2,668
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
81%
Average SAT
1080
Graduation rate
60%
60%
First-year retention
84%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
About $21,000
About $19,000
Net price, up to $30,000 income
About $18,000
About $23,000
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
About $16,000
About $22,000
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
About $20,000
About $17,000
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
About $22,000
About $22,000
Net price, over $110,000 income
About $25,000
About $17,000
Median debt
$25,500
$25,305
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$51,051
$47,452
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.