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Overview |
Regis | Mercy | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,668 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | regis.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Regis | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,830 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,830 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,377 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,291 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Regis | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,549 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 4,222 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.68 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Regis | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Regis | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,916 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $245 |
Diversity |
Regis | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Regis | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Regis | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Regis based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 4,668 students)
Regis vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Regis or Mercy?
- Regis University is 99% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($40,830.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99% higher at Regis than Mercy College ($40,830.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Regis ($15,879 vs. $26,377)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Regis University are 5.8% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,416 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Regis University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Regis University students is 77.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,291 vs. $14,789)
Regis vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Regis or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Regis .
- Accepted freshman Regis students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Regis (76.1%)
Regis vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Regis or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Regis.
- The graduation rate at Regis is higher than Mercy College (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Regis University earn on average $15,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($57,900 vs. $42,200)
- Regis University students graduate with a $783 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,916 vs. $23,699)
- Regis graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($236 vs. $245)
- More Regis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/