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Overview |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Moon Township, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,431 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #518 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | rmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $32,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $32,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $23,572 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $24,512 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 4,684 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 4,392 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Robert Morris University | ||
| 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
- Mercy College is larger than than Robert Morris University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,431 students)
Mercy vs. Robert Morris University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Robert Morris University?
- Robert Morris University is 57.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($32,390.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.9% higher at Robert Morris University than Mercy College ($32,390.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Robert Morris University ($15,879 vs. $23,572)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Robert Morris University are 12% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,680 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Robert Morris University than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Robert Morris University students is 65.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($24,512 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Robert Morris University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Robert Morris University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Robert Morris University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Robert Morris University students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Robert Morris University has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Robert Morris University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Robert Morris 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 Robert Morris University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Robert Morris University is higher than Mercy College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Robert Morris University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Robert Morris University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Robert Morris University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Robert Morris University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/