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Overview |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,203 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lemoyne.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,320 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,320 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,050 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,309 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,125 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,066 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 5,531 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/31 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1290 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,232 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $245 |
Diversity |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Le Moyne College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Le Moyne College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,203 students)
Le Moyne College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Le Moyne College or Mercy?
- Le Moyne College is 77% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($36,320.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Le Moyne College than Mercy College ($36,320.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Le Moyne College ($15,879 vs. $23,309)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 6% lower than costs at Le Moyne College ($14,200 vs. $15,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Le Moyne College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Le Moyne College students is 83.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,125 vs. $14,789)
Le Moyne College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Le Moyne College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Le Moyne College .
- Accepted freshman Le Moyne College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Le Moyne College (78.3%)
Le Moyne College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Le Moyne 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 Le Moyne College.
- The graduation rate at Le Moyne College is higher than Mercy College (72% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Le Moyne College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,533 lower median federal student loan debt than Le Moyne College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,232)
- Mercy graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Le Moyne College graduates. ($245 vs. $271)
- More Le Moyne College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/