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Overview |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Milton, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,994 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #473 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | curry.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,670 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,670 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,600 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,367 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,376 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,903 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 6,354 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.01 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 7% |
Students |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Curry College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Curry College based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 1,994 students)
Curry College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Curry College or Mercy?
- Curry College is 105.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($43,670.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.6% higher at Curry College than Mercy College ($43,670.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Curry College ($16,776 vs. $30,367)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 19.7% lower than costs at Curry College ($14,700 vs. $17,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Curry College than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Curry College students is 101% larger than aid received Mercy College ($31,376 vs. $15,611)
Curry College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Curry College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Curry College .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Curry College (3.01)
- Curry College has a higher acceptance rate (92%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Curry College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Curry 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 Curry College.
- The graduation rate at Curry College is higher than Mercy College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Curry College earn on average $8,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($50,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Curry College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Curry College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Curry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/