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Overview |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #262 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1100/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | DeSales 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 DeSales University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,991 students)
Mercy vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 100.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.3% higher at DeSales University than Mercy College ($41,100.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than DeSales University ($15,879 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at DeSales University are 5.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,500 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 88.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,824 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
Mercy vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Mercy College (69% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $8,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/