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Overview |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 1,619 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #347 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | roberts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $36,004 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $36,004 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $12,996 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $24,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $26,173 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 1,314 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 1,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 77.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 965/1250 | ||
| 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 | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,225 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $229 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 27% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Roberts Wesleyan College | ||
| 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 Roberts Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 1,619 students)
Mercy vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Roberts Wesleyan College?
- Roberts Wesleyan College is 69.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($36,004.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 69.5% higher at Roberts Wesleyan College than Mercy College ($36,004.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Roberts Wesleyan College ($16,776 vs. $24,202)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Roberts Wesleyan College are 13.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,996 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roberts Wesleyan College than Mercy College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roberts Wesleyan College students is 67.7% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,173 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Roberts Wesleyan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roberts Wesleyan College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Roberts Wesleyan College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Roberts Wesleyan College (77.8%)
Mercy vs. Roberts Wesleyan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Roberts Wesleyan College? 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 Roberts Wesleyan College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Roberts Wesleyan College is higher than Mercy College (65% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Roberts Wesleyan College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $42,200)
- Roberts Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,474 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,225 vs. $23,699)
- Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($229 vs. $245)
- More Roberts Wesleyan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/