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Overview |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $34,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1020/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,253 students)
Mercy vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or St. Mary's University?
- St. Mary's University is 66.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($34,154.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at St. Mary's University than Mercy College ($34,154.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than St. Mary's University ($15,879 vs. $21,379)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 24% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,448 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Mary's University than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Mary's University students is 72% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,439 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Mercy College (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from St. Mary's University earn on average $7,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/