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Overview |
Mercy | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 4,665 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #451 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $35,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $35,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $15,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $22,200 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $26,172 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 6,678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 5,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1250 | ||
| 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 | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Mercy | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Gannon 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 Gannon University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,665 students)
Mercy vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Gannon University?
- Gannon University is 73.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($35,620.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Gannon University than Mercy College ($35,620.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Gannon University ($15,879 vs. $22,200)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 8.5% lower than costs at Gannon University ($14,200 vs. $15,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gannon University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gannon University students is 77% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,172 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Gannon University (80.8%)
Mercy vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Gannon 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 Gannon University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Mercy College (66% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Gannon University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Gannon University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Gannon University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/