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Overview |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Loudonville, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #309 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | siena.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $40,945 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $40,945 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $16,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $30,842 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $29,952 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 8,344 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 6,704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 80.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1045/1270 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Siena College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Siena 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 Siena College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,648 students)
Mercy vs. Siena College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Siena College?
- Siena College is 99.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($40,945.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at Siena College than Mercy College ($40,945.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Siena College ($15,879 vs. $30,842)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 17% lower than costs at Siena College ($14,200 vs. $16,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Siena College than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Siena College students is 102.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($29,952 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Siena College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Siena College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Siena College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Siena College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Siena College (80.3%)
Mercy vs. Siena College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Siena 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 Siena College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Siena College is higher than Mercy College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Siena College earn on average $17,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Siena College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Siena College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Siena College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/