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Overview |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,015 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #646 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,974 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,412 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,455 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 12,419 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 55.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1080 | 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 |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,200 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $105 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 55% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lehman | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Lehman College is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (13,015 students vs. 8,615 students)
Lehman vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lehman or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than Lehman for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Mercy than CUNY Lehman College ($20,518.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Lehman College than Mercy ($4,974 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 26.2% lower than costs at CUNY Lehman College ($14,200 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Lehman College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 42% larger than aid received CUNY Lehman College ($14,789 vs. $10,412)
Lehman vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lehman or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Lehman .
- Accepted freshman Lehman 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 Lehman (55.3%)
Lehman vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lehman 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 Lehman.
- The graduation rate at Lehman is higher than Mercy College (40% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from CUNY Lehman College earn on average $3,200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,400 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY Lehman College students graduate with a $13,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($10,200 vs. $23,699)
- Lehman graduates are paying $140 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($105 vs. $245)
- More Lehman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (49% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/