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Overview |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,000 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #755 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindenwood.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,100 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,100 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,016 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,840 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,372 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,236 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1023/1230 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Lindenwood University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Lindenwood University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 7,000 students)
Lindenwood University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindenwood University or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 7.4% more expensive to attend than Lindenwood University for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.4% higher at Mercy than Lindenwood University ($20,518.00 vs. $19,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Lindenwood University ($15,879 vs. $18,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lindenwood University are 39.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,200 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lindenwood University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindenwood University students is 7.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($15,840 vs. $14,789)
Lindenwood University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Lindenwood University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Lindenwood University .
- Accepted freshman Lindenwood University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Lindenwood University (74%)
Lindenwood University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindenwood 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 Lindenwood University.
- The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is higher than Mercy College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lindenwood University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Lindenwood University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Lindenwood University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Lindenwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/