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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU Lehman UVA William & Mary| Mercy College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 8,615 students)
Mercy vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Old Dominion?
- Mercy College is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at Old Dominion than Mercy College ($26,664.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Old Dominion ($15,879 vs. $16,098)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Old Dominion University are 5.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,480 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Old Dominion University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 63.3% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($14,789 vs. $9,058)
Mercy vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Mercy College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $42,200)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,699)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Old Dominion graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/