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Overview |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Huntingdon, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 1,292 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #296 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | juniata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $55,322 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $55,322 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $13,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $28,925 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $40,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 2,917 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 71.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Juniata College | ||
| 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 Juniata College based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 1,292 students)
Mercy vs. Juniata College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Juniata College?
- Juniata College is 160.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($55,322.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 160.5% higher at Juniata College than Mercy College ($55,322.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Juniata College ($16,776 vs. $28,925)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Juniata College are 8.5% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,546 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Juniata College than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Juniata College students is 156.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($40,076 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Juniata College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Juniata College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Juniata College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Juniata College students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Juniata College (71.6%)
Mercy vs. Juniata College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Juniata College? 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 Juniata College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Juniata College is higher than Mercy College (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Juniata College earn on average $10,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($53,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Juniata College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Juniata College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Juniata College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/