Mercyhurst vs Notre Dame of Maryland
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.Mercyhurst 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.Notre Dame of Maryland UniversityBaltimore, MDCatholic college
At a glance
- Mercyhurst lists Mass every weekday; Notre Dame of Maryland lists Mass 4 times a week.
- Mercyhurst has the higher graduation rate: 60% against 50% at Notre Dame of Maryland.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Notre Dame of Maryland has the lower price after aid: $11,843 a year, against $22,626 at Mercyhurst.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Notre Dame of Maryland: $65,344, 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.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 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
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.
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.
Mass times
Every weekday
4 times a week
Confession times
Once a week
Eucharistic adoration
Once a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
3 listed
Religious order or tradition
Mercy
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Erie, PA
Baltimore, MD
Setting
City
City
Students
2,668
1,836
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
81%
82%
Graduation rate
60%
50%
First-year retention
80%
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$19,444
$19,169
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$22,626
$11,843
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$22,429
$17,637
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,197
$17,882
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,665
$21,409
Net price, over $110,000 income
$16,748
$24,990
Median debt
$25,305
$22,666
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$47,452
$65,344
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.