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Overview |
Mercy | W&J | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,774 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,236 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,236 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,700 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,776 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,611 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,581 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 7,334 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 1,162 students)
Mercy vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 30% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30% higher at W&J than Mercy College ($27,605.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than W&J ($16,776 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 5.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,910 vs. $14,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Mercy College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 149.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($38,971 vs. $15,611)
Mercy vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than W&J (81.5%)
Mercy vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or W&J? 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 W&J and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Mercy College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/