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Overview |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 79% |
Admission |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,297 students)
Mercy vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Mercy College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Mercy College ($38,340.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Mercy ($13,933 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 21.3% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,200 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than University of Connecticut Stamford (97% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 18% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,789 vs. $12,528)
Mercy vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Mercy .
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Mercy College (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $19,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $2,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,699)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/