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Overview |
Mercy | Westminster College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | New Wilmington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,211 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #489 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | westminster.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Westminster College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $38,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $38,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $22,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $30,252 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Westminster College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,225 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,675 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1040/1258 | ||
| 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 | Westminster College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Westminster College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Westminster College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % 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% | 15% |
Students |
Mercy | Westminster College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,211 students)
Mercy vs. Westminster College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Westminster College?
- Westminster College is 85.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.2% higher at Westminster College than Mercy College ($38,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Westminster College ($15,879 vs. $22,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 19.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,900 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 104.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($30,252 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Westminster College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Westminster College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Westminster College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Westminster College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Mercy vs. Westminster College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Westminster 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 Westminster College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Mercy College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Westminster College earn on average $3,500 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($45,700 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/