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Overview |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Alfred, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,813 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #326 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alfred.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,444 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,444 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,560 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,183 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,172 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,091 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,589 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1085/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Alfred University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Alfred University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,813 students)
Alfred University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alfred University or Mercy?
- Alfred University is 77.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($36,444.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.6% higher at Alfred University than Mercy College ($36,444.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Alfred University ($15,879 vs. $26,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alfred University are 4.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,560 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alfred University than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alfred University students is 77% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,172 vs. $14,789)
Alfred University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alfred University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Alfred University .
- Accepted freshman Alfred University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Alfred University (50.6%)
Alfred University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alfred University or Mercy? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Mercy and Alfred University.
- The graduation rate at Alfred University is higher than Mercy College (60% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Alfred University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Alfred University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alfred University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Alfred University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/