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Overview |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 5,460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #820 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $11,154 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $15,318 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $8,504 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 7,398 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 6,871 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 92.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than East Stroudsburg University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 5,460 students)
Mercy vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or East Stroudsburg University?
- Mercy College is 175.2% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Mercy than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($21,236.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than Mercy ($15,318 vs. $16,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 31.8% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,154 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 83.6% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($15,611 vs. $8,504)
Mercy vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman East Stroudsburg University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Mercy vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at East Stroudsburg University is higher than Mercy College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $2,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than East Stroudsburg University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More East Stroudsburg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/