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Overview |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Romeoville, IL | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,636 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lewisu.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,592 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,592 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,140 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,472 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,606 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,291 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 3,848 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 19% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Lewis University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Lewis University | 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 Lewis University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 6,636 students)
Lewis University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lewis University or Mercy?
- Lewis University is 77% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($37,592.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77% higher at Lewis University than Mercy College ($37,592.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Lewis University ($16,776 vs. $19,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lewis University are 21.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,140 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lewis University than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lewis University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,606 vs. $15,611)
Lewis University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lewis University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Lewis University .
- Accepted freshman Lewis University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Lewis University (72.7%)
Lewis University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lewis University 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 Lewis University.
- The graduation rate at Lewis University is higher than Mercy College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lewis University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $926 lower median federal student loan debt than Lewis University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,625)
- Mercy graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Lewis University graduates. ($245 vs. $254)
- More Lewis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/