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Overview |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Paxton, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,436 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | annamaria.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,410 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,410 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,640 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,894 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,503 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,445 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.94 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 60% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 40% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Anna Maria College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,436 students)
Anna Maria College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anna Maria College or Mercy?
- Anna Maria College is 87.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($38,410.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.2% higher at Anna Maria College than Mercy College ($38,410.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Anna Maria College ($15,879 vs. $23,894)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 17.2% lower than costs at Anna Maria College ($14,200 vs. $16,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anna Maria College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anna Maria College students is 126.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($33,503 vs. $14,789)
Anna Maria College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anna Maria College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Anna Maria College .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Anna Maria College (2.94)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Anna Maria College (69.6%)
Anna Maria College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anna Maria 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 Anna Maria College.
- The graduation rate at Anna Maria College is higher than Mercy College (49% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Anna Maria College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Anna Maria College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Anna Maria College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Anna Maria College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/