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Overview |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 13,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #397 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | pace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $48,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $48,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $20,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $33,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $33,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 26,613 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 22,070 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1120/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $63,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Pace University-New York | ||
| 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 8,615 students)
Mercy vs. Pace University-New York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Pace University-New York?
- Pace University New York is 134.7% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 134.7% higher at Pace University-New York than Mercy College ($48,152.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Pace University-New York ($15,879 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 44.2% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($14,200 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 129.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($33,911 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Pace University-New York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Pace University-New York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pace University-New York or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Pace University-New York students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Mercy vs. Pace University-New York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Pace University-New York? 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 Pace University-New York and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Pace University-New York is higher than Mercy College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $20,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Pace University-New York graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Pace University-New York graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Pace University-New York 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/