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Overview |
TU | Mercy | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $245 |
Diversity |
TU | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
TU | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 7% | ||
Campus |
TU | 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
- Towson University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 8,774 students)
TU vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 187.7% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at TU than Mercy College ($24,402.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Mercy ($15,064 vs. $16,776)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 6.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($14,700 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 35% larger than aid received Towson University ($15,611 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Mercy College (64% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $42,200)
- Towson University students graduate with a $5,949 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,699)
- TU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($183 vs. $245)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/