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Overview |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 2,485 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #626 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $41,060 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $41,060 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $15,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $26,166 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $28,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 5,491 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 3,422 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1066/1253 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 12% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Alvernia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 2,485 students)
Mercy vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($41,060.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Alvernia University than Mercy College ($41,060.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Alvernia University ($16,776 vs. $26,166)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 2.7% lower than costs at Alvernia University ($14,700 vs. $15,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Mercy College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alvernia University students is 83.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,611 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Alvernia University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Alvernia University (62.3%)
Mercy vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Alvernia University is higher than Mercy College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Alvernia University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Alvernia University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Alvernia University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Alvernia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/