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Overview |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Kutztown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 7,455 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #798 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | kutztown.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $11,864 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,156 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $20,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $7,563 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 7,248 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 6,968 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 96.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,094 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $269 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 7,455 students)
Mercy vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania?
- Mercy College is 165.9% more expensive to attend than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.9% higher at Mercy than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($20,518.00 vs. $11,864.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($15,879 vs. $20,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania are 16.8% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,156 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 95.5% larger than aid received Kutztown University of Pennsylvania ($14,789 vs. $7,563)
Mercy vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kutztown University of Pennsylvania or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Kutztown University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Kutztown University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (96.1%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Kutztown University of Pennsylvania? 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 Kutztown University of Pennsylvania and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania is higher than Mercy College (54% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania earn on average $200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($42,400 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,395 lower median federal student loan debt than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,094)
- Mercy graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More Kutztown University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/