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Overview |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | 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 Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Mercy?
- Manhattan College is 114.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.9% higher at Manhattan College than Mercy College ($44,100.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Manhattan College ($15,879 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 29.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($14,200 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 115.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($31,882 vs. $14,789)
Manhattan College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Manhattan College .
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Manhattan College (82.3%)
Manhattan College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan 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 Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Mercy College (72% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Manhattan College earn on average $24,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($66,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/