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Overview |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 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 | 25/31 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $245 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Hunter | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | 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 Hunter College is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 8,615 students)
Hunter vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Mercy than CUNY Hunter College ($20,518.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Mercy ($4,848 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 31.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,808 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 58.6% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($14,789 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Hunter .
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Hunter is higher than Mercy College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from CUNY Hunter College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $12,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($11,548 vs. $23,699)
- Hunter graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($119 vs. $245)
- More Hunter graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/