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Overview |
Mercy | Saint Francis University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Loretto, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,857 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #510 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | francis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Saint Francis University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $39,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $39,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,452 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $27,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $28,453 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,167 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 73.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1240 | ||
| 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 | Saint Francis University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Saint Francis University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $54,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 41% |
Students |
Mercy | Saint Francis University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,857 students)
Mercy vs. Saint Francis University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Saint Francis University?
- Saint Francis University is 94.1% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,820.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Saint Francis University than Mercy College ($39,820.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Saint Francis University ($15,879 vs. $27,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Francis University are 5.6% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,452 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Francis University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Francis University students is 92.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,453 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Saint Francis University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Saint Francis University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Francis University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Saint Francis University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Saint Francis University (73.1%)
Mercy vs. Saint Francis University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Saint Francis 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 Saint Francis University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Saint Francis University is higher than Mercy College (64% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Francis University earn on average $11,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($54,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Francis University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Francis University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Saint Francis University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/