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Overview |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 92% |
Admission |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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 Waynesburg College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,366 students)
Mercy vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 33.1% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.1% higher at Waynesburg College than Mercy College ($27,300.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Waynesburg College ($15,879 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Waynesburg University are 17.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,120 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Waynesburg University (97% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 18.1% larger than aid received Mercy College ($17,464 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Waynesburg College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Waynesburg College (75.6%)
Mercy vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Mercy College (57% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/