Gannon vs Mercyhurst
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Gannon UniversityErie, 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
- Mercyhurst lists Mass every weekday.
- Gannon has the higher graduation rate: 66% against 60% at Mercyhurst.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Gannon has the lower price after aid: $18,489 a year, against $22,626 at Mercyhurst.
- The average price after aid is lower at Mercyhurst: $19,444 a year, against $22,553 at Gannon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Service and Catholic social teaching
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
Every weekday
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Erie, PA
Erie, PA
Setting
City
City
Students
4,548
2,668
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
BAcademic Excellence: 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.
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
74%
81%
Graduation rate
66%
60%
First-year retention
76%
80%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$22,553
$19,444
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$18,489
$22,626
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$15,945
$22,429
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$20,352
$17,197
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$23,354
$21,665
Net price, over $110,000 income
$25,445
$16,748
Median debt
$27,000
$25,305
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,845
$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.