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Overview |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Hackettstown, NJ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,498 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #722 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centenaryuniversity.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,890 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,890 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,770 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,935 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,592 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,330 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,284 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.5% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1170 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 7% |
Students |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Centenary University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Centenary University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,498 students)
Centenary University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Centenary University or Mercy?
- Centenary University is 70% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($34,890.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70% higher at Centenary University than Mercy College ($34,890.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Centenary University ($15,879 vs. $21,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centenary University are 11.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,770 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centenary University than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Centenary University students is 86.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,592 vs. $14,789)
Centenary University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Centenary University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Centenary University .
- Accepted freshman Centenary University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Centenary University has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Centenary University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Centenary 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 Centenary University.
- The graduation rate at Centenary University is higher than Mercy College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Centenary University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,801 lower median federal student loan debt than Centenary University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,500)
- Mercy graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Centenary University graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Centenary University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/