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Overview |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,521 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bethel.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,760 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,760 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,090 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,375 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,924 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,642 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 1,494 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1065/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,400 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Bethel University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 3,521 students)
Bethel University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bethel University or Mercy?
- Bethel University is 101.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($42,760.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at Bethel University than Mercy College ($42,760.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Bethel University ($16,776 vs. $30,375)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 21.6% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,090 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethel University than Mercy College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 66.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,924 vs. $15,611)
Bethel University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bethel University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Bethel University .
- Accepted freshman Bethel University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Bethel University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bethel 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 Bethel University.
- The graduation rate at Bethel University is higher than Mercy College (73% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $701 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,400)
- Mercy graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel University graduates. ($245 vs. $252)
- More Bethel University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/