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Overview |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $245 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 8,615 students)
City College of New York vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Mercy than CUNY City College ($20,518.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Mercy ($5,181 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 20.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,200 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 50.6% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($14,789 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or City College of New York .
- Accepted freshman City College of New York students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.2) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at City College of New York is higher than Mercy College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $12,299 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($11,400 vs. $23,699)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($117 vs. $245)
- More City College of New York graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/