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Overview |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Bronx, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,877 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #650 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | mountsaintvincent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $17,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $33,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,465 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,080 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 943/1216 | ||
| 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 |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 22% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 78% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | College of Mount Saint Vincent | ||
| 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,877 students)
Mercy vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or College of Mount Saint Vincent?
- College of Mount Saint Vincent is 92.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.5% higher at College of Mount Saint Vincent than Mercy College ($39,500.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than College of Mount Saint Vincent ($15,879 vs. $17,084)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Mount Saint Vincent are 5.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,500 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than College of Mount Saint Vincent (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Mount Saint Vincent students is 127% larger than aid received Mercy College ($33,566 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or College of Mount Saint Vincent? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between College of Mount Saint Vincent or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at College of Mount Saint Vincent (3.14)
- College of Mount Saint Vincent has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. College of Mount Saint Vincent Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or College of Mount Saint Vincent? 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 College of Mount Saint Vincent and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at College of Mount Saint Vincent is higher than Mercy College (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from College of Mount Saint Vincent earn on average $14,200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than College of Mount Saint Vincent graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More College of Mount Saint Vincent 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/