Key differences on Getting in
- 1
U. Mount Union's yield is 3 pts higher than Mercyhurst's
Yield rate - 2
U. Mount Union admits 78% vs. 81% at Mercyhurst
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Mount UnionAccessible
- MercyhurstAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 800–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Mount UnionTest-optional
- MercyhurstTest-blind
How they read a record
U. Mount Union
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Mercyhurst
GPA and the high school record are required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Mount Union | Mercyhurst |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Required |
| Essay | Required | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why