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Overview |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Springfield, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,430 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #372 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wne.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,750 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,750 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,670 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,214 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,781 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,128 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 5,393 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1280 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Western New England University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Western New England University | 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 Western New England University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,430 students)
Western New England University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Western New England University or Mercy?
- Western New England University is 103.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($41,750.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Western New England University than Mercy College ($41,750.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Western New England University ($15,879 vs. $30,214)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 3.3% lower than costs at Western New England University ($14,200 vs. $14,670)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Western New England University as Mercy College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western New England University students is 67.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($24,781 vs. $14,789)
Western New England University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Western New England University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Western New England University .
- Accepted freshman Western New England University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.49) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Western New England University has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Western New England University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Western New England 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 Western New England University.
- The graduation rate at Western New England University is higher than Mercy College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Western New England University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Western New England University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Western New England University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Western New England University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/