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Overview |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,988 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #653 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | setonhill.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $39,674 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $39,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $24,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $28,325 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,668 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Seton Hill University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,988 students)
Mercy vs. Seton Hill University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Seton Hill University?
- Seton Hill University is 93.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,674.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Seton Hill University than Mercy College ($39,674.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Seton Hill University ($15,879 vs. $24,576)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seton Hill University are 6.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,350 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Seton Hill University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Seton Hill University students is 91.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,325 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Seton Hill University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Seton Hill University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seton Hill University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Seton Hill University students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Seton Hill University (78.3%)
Mercy vs. Seton Hill University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Seton Hill 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 Seton Hill University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Seton Hill University is higher than Mercy College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Seton Hill University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,000)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Seton Hill University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Seton Hill University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Seton Hill University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/