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Overview |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 4,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | lasalle.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $32,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $32,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $14,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $17,552 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $29,025 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 5,214 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 4,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1268 | ||
| 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 | La Salle University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | La Salle University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than La Salle University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,049 students)
Mercy vs. La Salle University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or La Salle University?
- La Salle University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($32,640.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at La Salle University than Mercy College ($32,640.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than La Salle University ($15,879 vs. $17,552)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 2.5% lower than costs at La Salle University ($14,200 vs. $14,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Salle University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Salle University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($29,025 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. La Salle University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or La Salle University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Salle University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman La Salle University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- La Salle University has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. La Salle University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or La Salle 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 La Salle University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at La Salle University is higher than Mercy College (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from La Salle University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($58,300 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than La Salle University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than La Salle University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More La Salle University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/