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Overview |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Virginia Beach, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 10,337 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #878 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | regent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $18,080 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $18,080 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $7,174 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $17,341 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $11,842 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 6,989 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,260 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 32.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 23.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.34 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1250 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 42% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,812 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $256 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 67% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Regent University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Regent University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (10,337 students vs. 8,615 students)
Mercy vs. Regent University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Regent University?
- Mercy College is 13.5% more expensive to attend than Regent University for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Mercy than Regent University ($20,518.00 vs. $18,080.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Regent University ($15,879 vs. $17,341)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regent University are 97.9% lower than costs at Mercy College ($7,174 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Regent University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 24.9% larger than aid received Regent University ($14,789 vs. $11,842)
Mercy vs. Regent University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Regent University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Regent University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Regent University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.34) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Regent University (32.3%)
Mercy vs. Regent University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Regent 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 Regent University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Regent University is higher than Mercy College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Regent University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,113 lower median federal student loan debt than Regent University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,812)
- Mercy graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Regent University graduates. ($245 vs. $256)
- More Regent University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (42% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/