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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA Lehman WVU UMBC Howard| Mercy College | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy | VCU | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Mercy | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1030/1270 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Mercy | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $240 |
Diversity |
Mercy | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 8,774 students)
Mercy vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or VCU?
- Mercy College is 65.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.6% higher at VCU than Mercy College ($34,744.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than VCU ($16,776 vs. $22,852)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 9.7% lower than costs at Virginia Commonwealth University ($14,700 vs. $16,119)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Mercy College (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($15,611 vs. $12,433)
Mercy vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Mercy (85.5%)
Mercy vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or VCU? 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 VCU and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at VCU is higher than Mercy College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $5,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,200)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,699)
- VCU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($240 vs. $245)
- More VCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/