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Overview |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Selinsgrove, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 2,247 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #313 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | susqu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $56,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $56,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $15,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $27,258 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $45,318 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 5,974 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 4,702 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1090/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $57,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Susquahanna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 2,247 students)
Mercy vs. Susquahanna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Susquahanna?
- Susquehanna University is 166.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($56,600.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.5% higher at Susquahanna than Mercy College ($56,600.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Susquahanna ($16,776 vs. $27,258)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 6.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($14,700 vs. $15,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Susquehanna University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 190.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($45,318 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. Susquahanna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Susquahanna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Susquahanna or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Susquahanna (78.7%)
Mercy vs. Susquahanna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Susquahanna? 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 Susquahanna and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Mercy College (77% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $14,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/