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Overview |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,606 | 8,774 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #434 | #846 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | webster.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,530 | $21,236 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,530 | $21,236 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,820 | $14,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,695 | $16,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,475 | $15,611 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,341 | 8,581 | ||
| Admitted | 3,097 | 7,334 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1006/1233 | 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 |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Webster University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Webster 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
- Mercy College is larger than than Webster University based on total student enrollment (8,774 students vs. 7,606 students)
Webster University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Webster University or Mercy?
- Webster University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($30,530.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Webster University than Mercy College ($30,530.00 vs. $21,236.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Webster University ($16,776 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Webster University are 14.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,820 vs. $14,700)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Webster University as Mercy College (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Webster University students is 37.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($21,475 vs. $15,611)
Webster University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Webster University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Webster University .
- Accepted freshman Webster University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Webster University (58%)
Webster University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Webster 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 Webster University.
- The graduation rate at Webster University is higher than Mercy College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Webster University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Webster University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Webster University graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Webster University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/