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Overview |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 1,940 students)
Mercy vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Mercy College is 55.5% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown than Mercy College ($25,534.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown ($16,776 vs. $17,909)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 19.6% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,290 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 43.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($15,611 vs. $10,886)
Mercy vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Mercy vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown is higher than Mercy College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Johnstown earn on average $15,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,210 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,909)
- Mercy graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/