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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2024 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $245 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | 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 Albertus Magnus College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,275 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Mercy?
- Albertus Magnus College is 78.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.8% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Mercy College ($36,682.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Albertus Magnus College ($15,879 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 6% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($14,200 vs. $15,046)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College as Mercy College (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 75.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($26,016 vs. $14,789)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Albertus Magnus College (80.5%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Albertus Magnus College is higher than Mercy College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Albertus Magnus College earn on average $13,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $5,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $29,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Albertus Magnus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/