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Overview |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
| Location | Newark, NJ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,017 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #181 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,343 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,578 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,168 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,935 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 11,043 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $245 |
Diversity |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 25% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 27% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Rutgers University-Newark | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers University-Newark | 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
- Rutgers University Newark is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (11,017 students vs. 8,615 students)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers University-Newark or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Newark for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at Rutgers University-Newark than Mercy College ($30,600.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Rutgers University-Newark ($15,879 vs. $16,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 1% lower than costs at Rutgers University Newark ($14,200 vs. $14,343)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Rutgers University Newark (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 12.3% larger than aid received Rutgers University Newark ($14,789 vs. $13,168)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers University-Newark or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Rutgers University-Newark .
- Accepted freshman Rutgers University-Newark students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Rutgers University-Newark (73.9%)
Rutgers University-Newark vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers University-Newark 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 Rutgers University-Newark.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Newark is higher than Mercy College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University Newark earn on average $24,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $42,200)
- Rutgers University Newark students graduate with a $1,484 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,215 vs. $23,699)
- Rutgers University-Newark graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($229 vs. $245)
- More Rutgers University-Newark graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/