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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Mercy?
- Saint Anselm College is 114.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($43,940.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Saint Anselm College than Mercy College ($43,940.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Saint Anselm College ($15,879 vs. $35,080)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 12.7% lower than costs at Saint Anselm College ($14,200 vs. $16,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Anselm College students is 88.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($27,936 vs. $14,789)
Saint Anselm College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Saint Anselm College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Saint Anselm College (82.3%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Mercy College (73% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Anselm College earn on average $17,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($60,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/