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UH Lehman University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Monroe College-Main Campus UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M College of Mount Saint Vincent Manhattanville College Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus| Mercy College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy | HBU | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 8.4% | ||
| 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 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $249 |
Diversity |
Mercy | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Mercy | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | HBU | ||
| 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 HBU based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,257 students)
Mercy vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 66.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.9% higher at HBU than Mercy College ($34,250.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than HBU ($15,879 vs. $19,515)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 55.5% lower than costs at Mercy College ($9,130 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houston Baptist University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 81.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,908 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than HBU (84.5%)
Mercy vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or HBU? 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 HBU and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at HBU is higher than Mercy College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $467 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,166)
- Mercy graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($245 vs. $249)
- More HBU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/