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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,583 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #757 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,064 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,680 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,924 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,343 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,668 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,544 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 4,736 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 998/1220 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $245 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 9% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | 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 University of Southern Maine based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 7,583 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 154.4% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at University of Southern Maine than Mercy College ($22,680.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than Mercy ($12,343 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 30% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,924 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than University of Southern Maine (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 53% larger than aid received University of Southern Maine ($14,789 vs. $9,668)
University of Southern Maine vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or University of Southern Maine .
- Accepted freshman University of Southern Maine students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Southern Maine (85.4%)
University of Southern Maine vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at University of Southern Maine is higher than Mercy College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Southern Maine earn on average $400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $42,200)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $1,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,500 vs. $23,699)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($232 vs. $245)
- More University of Southern Maine graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/