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Overview |
Mercy | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #628 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1198 | ||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Mercy | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,178 students)
Mercy vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University 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 Delaware Valley University 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 Delaware Valley University ($15,879 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 4.6% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($14,200 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 92.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,430 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Mercy College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Delaware Valley University earn on average $900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/