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Overview |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Saint Davids, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 5,769 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #680 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | eastern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $35,864 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $35,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,424 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $26,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $25,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,994 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,893 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Eastern University | ||
| 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 Eastern University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 5,769 students)
Mercy vs. Eastern University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Eastern University?
- Eastern University is 74.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.8% higher at Eastern University than Mercy College ($35,864.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Eastern University ($15,879 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 14.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,424 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 72.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,542 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Eastern University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Eastern University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Mercy vs. Eastern University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Eastern 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 Eastern University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Eastern University is higher than Mercy College (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,801 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,500)
- Mercy graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($245 vs. $274)
- More Eastern University 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/