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Overview |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $245 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 8,615 students)
Baruch vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Mercy than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($20,518.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Mercy ($4,991 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 29.2% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,200 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 56.9% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,789 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Baruch .
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than Mercy College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $19,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $12,899 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($10,800 vs. $23,699)
- Baruch graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($111 vs. $245)
- More Baruch graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/