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Overview |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 4,372 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #684 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $18,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $33,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $25,112 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 8,841 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 7,400 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 970/1230 | ||
| 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 | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Johnson & Wales University-Providence | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 4,372 students)
Mercy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence?
- Johnson & Wales University Providence is 87.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.4% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Providence than Mercy College ($39,792.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Johnson & Wales University-Providence ($16,776 vs. $33,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 27.7% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Providence ($14,700 vs. $18,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson & Wales University Providence than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Providence students is 60.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,112 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Providence or Mercy .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Johnson & Wales University-Providence (83.7%)
Mercy vs. Johnson & Wales University-Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Johnson & Wales University-Providence? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Providence and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Providence is higher than Mercy College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,100)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,201 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,900)
- Mercy graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/