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Overview |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,452 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #217 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,330 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,330 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,710 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $40,106 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,836 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,224 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 6,616 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.7% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.5% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1360 | 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 |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Marist College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Marist 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 Marist College based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 6,452 students)
Marist College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or Mercy?
- Marist College is 113.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($45,330.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at Marist College than Mercy College ($45,330.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Marist College ($16,776 vs. $40,106)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 20.5% lower than costs at Marist College ($14,700 vs. $17,710)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Marist College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 52.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($23,836 vs. $15,611)
Marist College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman Marist College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Marist College (64.7%)
Marist College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist 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 Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Mercy College (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $16,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Marist College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/