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Overview |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Bryn Athyn, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 285 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Other (none of the above) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | brynathyn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $25,893 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $25,893 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $13,851 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $19,204 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $20,264 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 440 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1060/1298 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | N/A |
Diversity |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Bryn Athyn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Bryn Athyn College based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 285 students)
Mercy vs. Bryn Athyn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Bryn Athyn College?
- Bryn Athyn College of the New Church is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($25,893.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Bryn Athyn College than Mercy College ($25,893.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Bryn Athyn College ($16,776 vs. $19,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church are 6.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,851 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bryn Athyn College of the New Church than Mercy College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryn Athyn College of the New Church students is 29.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($20,264 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Bryn Athyn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Bryn Athyn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryn Athyn College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Bryn Athyn College (2.87)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Bryn Athyn College (74.2%)
Mercy vs. Bryn Athyn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Bryn Athyn College? 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 Bryn Athyn College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than Bryn Athyn College of the New Church (31% vs. 30%)
- More Bryn Athyn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/