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Overview |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,785 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #258 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spfldcol.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,566 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,566 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,202 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,198 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,817 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 2,538 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $245 |
Diversity |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Springfield College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Springfield College based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 2,785 students)
Springfield College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Springfield College or Mercy?
- Springfield College is 100.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($42,566.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at Springfield College than Mercy College ($42,566.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Springfield College ($16,776 vs. $29,198)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Springfield College are 3.5% lower than costs at Mercy College ($14,202 vs. $14,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College as Mercy College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 84.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,817 vs. $15,611)
Springfield College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Springfield College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Springfield College .
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Springfield College (70.2%)
Springfield College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Springfield 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 Springfield College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Mercy College (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Springfield College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,200 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $801 lower median federal student loan debt than Springfield College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,500)
- Mercy graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Springfield College graduates. ($245 vs. $253)
- More Springfield College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/