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Overview |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Forest Grove, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 3,479 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #406 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | pacificu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $53,174 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $53,174 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $15,058 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $34,809 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $34,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 2,817 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 2,585 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 17/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,156 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $270 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 39% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Pacific | ||
| 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 Pacific based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 3,479 students)
Mercy vs. Pacific Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Pacific?
- Pacific University is 150.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($53,174.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.4% higher at Pacific than Mercy College ($53,174.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Pacific ($16,776 vs. $34,809)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 2.4% lower than costs at Pacific University ($14,700 vs. $15,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Pacific University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pacific University students is 121.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($34,521 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Pacific Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Pacific? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Pacific students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Pacific has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Mercy vs. Pacific Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Pacific? 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 Pacific and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Pacific is higher than Mercy College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Pacific University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,457 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,156)
- Mercy graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific graduates. ($245 vs. $270)
- More Pacific graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/