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Overview |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 164,091 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | snhu.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,000 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,000 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,800 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,043 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,434 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 97% |
Admission |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,992 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 34,687 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 39.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,816 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $245 |
Diversity |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 34% | 7% |
Students |
Southern New Hampshire University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 4% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 93% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Southern New Hampshire University | 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
- Southern New Hampshire University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (164,091 students vs. 8,615 students)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southern New Hampshire University or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 36.8% more expensive to attend than Southern New Hampshire University for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.8% higher at Mercy than Southern New Hampshire University ($20,518.00 vs. $15,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Southern New Hampshire University ($15,879 vs. $32,043)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern New Hampshire University are 20.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,800 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Southern New Hampshire University (97% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 233.5% larger than aid received Southern New Hampshire University ($14,789 vs. $4,434)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southern New Hampshire University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Southern New Hampshire University .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Southern New Hampshire University (3.18)
- Southern New Hampshire University has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Southern New Hampshire University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southern New Hampshire 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 Southern New Hampshire University.
- The graduation rate at Southern New Hampshire University is higher than Mercy College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Southern New Hampshire University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $42,200)
- Southern New Hampshire University students graduate with a $4,883 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($18,816 vs. $23,699)
- Southern New Hampshire University graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($194 vs. $245)
- More Southern New Hampshire University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (51% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/