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Overview |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Glassboro, NJ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,535 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #209 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rowan.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,715 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,108 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,956 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,963 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,246 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 97% |
Admission |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,903 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 13,006 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $245 |
Diversity |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rowan University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rowan University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (19,535 students vs. 8,615 students)
Rowan University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rowan University or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 91.5% more expensive to attend than Rowan University for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $10,715.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at Mercy than Rowan University ($20,518.00 vs. $20,108.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Rowan University ($15,879 vs. $20,963)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 12.4% lower than costs at Rowan University ($14,200 vs. $15,956)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Rowan University (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 31.5% larger than aid received Rowan University ($14,789 vs. $11,246)
Rowan University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rowan University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Rowan University .
- Accepted freshman Rowan University students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Rowan University (76.9%)
Rowan University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rowan University 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 Rowan University.
- The graduation rate at Rowan University is higher than Mercy College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rowan University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($53,300 vs. $42,200)
- Rowan University students graduate with a $3,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,699)
- Rowan University graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More Rowan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/