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Overview |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Bethlehem, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,533 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #261 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Moravian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | moravian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $48,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $48,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $14,904 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $31,168 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $31,527 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,284 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 21/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1060/1253 | ||
| 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 | Moravian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Moravian College | ||
| 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,533 students)
Mercy vs. Moravian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Moravian College?
- Moravian University is 136.7% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.7% higher at Moravian College than Mercy College ($48,569.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Moravian College ($15,879 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 5% lower than costs at Moravian University ($14,200 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 113.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($31,527 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Moravian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Moravian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Moravian College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Moravian College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Moravian College (67%)
Mercy vs. Moravian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Moravian 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 Moravian College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Mercy College (76% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $8,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/