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Overview |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 2,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #481 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $27,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $27,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $12,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $29,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $15,598 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 1,958 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 1,536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 78.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Immaculata 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 2,407 students)
Mercy vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 30.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($27,700.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.4% higher at Immaculata University than Mercy College ($27,700.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Immaculata University ($16,776 vs. $29,499)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 14.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,870 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 0.1% larger than aid received Immaculata University ($15,611 vs. $15,598)
Mercy vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Immaculata University (78.4%)
Mercy vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Immaculata 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 Immaculata University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Mercy College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $13,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/