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Overview |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Chicopee, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #401 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elms.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,735 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,735 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,830 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,498 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,109 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,177 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,070 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 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 |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 25% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 75% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 7% |
Students |
Elms College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Elms College | 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 Elms College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,275 students)
Elms College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elms College or Mercy?
- College of Our Lady of the Elms is 88.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($38,735.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.8% higher at Elms College than Mercy College ($38,735.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Elms College ($15,879 vs. $23,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 4.4% lower than costs at College of Our Lady of the Elms ($14,200 vs. $14,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Our Lady of the Elms than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Our Lady of the Elms students is 83.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,109 vs. $14,789)
Elms College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elms College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Elms College .
- Accepted freshman Elms College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Elms College has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Elms College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elms College 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 Elms College.
- The graduation rate at Elms College is higher than Mercy College (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from College of Our Lady of the Elms earn on average $4,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Elms College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Elms College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Elms College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/