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UMass University of Massachusetts-Lowell Bridgewater State Lehman URI University of Massachusetts-Boston BU UNH Manchester Monroe College-Main Campus UNH Wentworth Institute of Technology Clark University| University of Massachusetts Dartmouth | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
| Location | North Dartmouth, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,759 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #557 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umassd.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,533 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,075 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,940 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,696 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,728 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,794 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 9,026 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,760 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $245 |
Diversity |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
UMass Dartmouth | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 7% | ||
Campus |
UMass Dartmouth | 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 UMass Dartmouth based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 7,759 students)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass Dartmouth or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 46.1% more expensive to attend than UMass Dartmouth for in-state tuition ($21,236.00 vs. $14,533.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.3% higher at UMass Dartmouth than Mercy College ($31,075.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than UMass Dartmouth ($16,776 vs. $20,696)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 22% lower than costs at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($14,700 vs. $17,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 45.5% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Dartmouth ($15,611 vs. $10,728)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass Dartmouth or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or UMass Dartmouth .
- Accepted freshman UMass Dartmouth students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- UMass Dartmouth has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Mercy (85.5%)
UMass Dartmouth vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass Dartmouth 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 UMass Dartmouth.
- The graduation rate at UMass Dartmouth is higher than Mercy College (48% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Massachusetts Dartmouth earn on average $6,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,061 lower median federal student loan debt than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,760)
- Mercy graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UMass Dartmouth graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More UMass Dartmouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/