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Overview |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Niagara University, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,858 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #487 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | niagara.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $35,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $35,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $18,165 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $29,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,836 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | Niagara University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Niagara 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 Niagara University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,858 students)
Mercy vs. Niagara University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Niagara University?
- Niagara University is 72.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($35,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.5% higher at Niagara University than Mercy College ($35,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Niagara University ($15,879 vs. $18,165)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 11.8% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,700 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 102.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($29,898 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Niagara University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Niagara University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Niagara University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Niagara University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Niagara 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 Niagara University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Mercy College (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Niagara University earn on average $900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($43,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Niagara University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Niagara University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Niagara University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/