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Overview |
Mercy | Salve Regina University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Newport, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,872 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #330 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | salve.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Salve Regina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $45,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $45,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $37,997 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $26,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 5,562 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,867 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1130/1280 | ||
| 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 | Salve Regina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Salve Regina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | Salve Regina University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 86% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,872 students)
Mercy vs. Salve Regina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Salve Regina University?
- Salve Regina University is 120.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($45,250.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 120.5% higher at Salve Regina University than Mercy College ($45,250.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Salve Regina University ($15,879 vs. $37,997)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 16.2% lower than costs at Salve Regina University ($14,200 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salve Regina University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Salve Regina University students is 81.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,787 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Salve Regina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Salve Regina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salve Regina University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Salve Regina University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Salve Regina University (69.5%)
Mercy vs. Salve Regina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Salve Regina 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 Salve Regina University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Salve Regina University is higher than Mercy College (73% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Salve Regina University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Salve Regina University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Salve Regina University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Salve Regina University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/