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Overview |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Bristol, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 4,397 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #355 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | rwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $40,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $40,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $16,294 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $37,964 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $20,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 8,121 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 7,389 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1120/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $53,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Mercy | Roger Williams University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,397 students)
Mercy vs. Roger Williams University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Roger Williams University?
- Roger Williams University is 98% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($40,632.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Roger Williams University than Mercy College ($40,632.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Roger Williams University ($15,879 vs. $37,964)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 14.7% lower than costs at Roger Williams University ($14,200 vs. $16,294)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roger Williams University than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roger Williams University students is 39.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($20,611 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Roger Williams University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Roger Williams University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roger Williams University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Roger Williams University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Roger Williams University has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Roger Williams University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Roger Williams 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 Roger Williams University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Roger Williams University is higher than Mercy College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Roger Williams University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($53,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Roger Williams University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Roger Williams University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Roger Williams University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/