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Maryland George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State Lehman NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Mercy | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Howard | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Howard | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (13,416 students vs. 8,774 students)
Howard vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Mercy?
- Howard University is 54.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($32,878.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Howard than Mercy College ($32,878.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Howard ($16,776 vs. $30,028)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 12.1% lower than costs at Howard University ($14,700 vs. $16,474)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($21,422 vs. $15,611)
Howard vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Howard .
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Mercy College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Howard University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/