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Overview |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Harrogate, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 5,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | lmunet.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $25,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $25,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $11,808 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $19,401 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $20,585 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 4,007 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 2,375 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 59.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.29 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1006/1220 | ||
| 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 | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $38,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $17,020 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $175 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Lincoln Memorial University | ||
| 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 Lincoln Memorial University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 5,805 students)
Mercy vs. Lincoln Memorial University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Lincoln Memorial University?
- Lincoln Memorial University is 20.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($25,680.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at Lincoln Memorial University than Mercy College ($25,680.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Lincoln Memorial University ($16,776 vs. $19,401)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lincoln Memorial University are 24.5% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,808 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lincoln Memorial University than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lincoln Memorial University students is 31.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($20,585 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Lincoln Memorial University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Lincoln Memorial University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lincoln Memorial University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Lincoln Memorial University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Lincoln Memorial University (59.3%)
Mercy vs. Lincoln Memorial University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Lincoln Memorial 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 Lincoln Memorial University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Lincoln Memorial University is higher than Mercy College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Lincoln Memorial University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $38,900)
- Lincoln Memorial University students graduate with a $6,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($17,020 vs. $23,699)
- Lincoln Memorial University graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($175 vs. $245)
- More Lincoln Memorial University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/