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Overview |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Miami, FL | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,958 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | barry.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,000 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,000 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,466 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,225 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 7,886 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.6% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 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 |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,385 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $245 |
Diversity |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 21% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 7% |
Students |
Barry University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 53% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Barry 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 Barry University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 6,958 students)
Barry University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Barry University or Mercy?
- Barry University is 56% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($32,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Barry University than Mercy College ($32,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Barry University ($15,879 vs. $20,207)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Barry University are 20.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,820 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Barry University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Barry University students is 65.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($24,466 vs. $14,789)
Barry University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Barry University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Barry University .
- Accepted freshman Barry University students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Barry University (59.6%)
Barry University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Barry 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 Barry University.
- The graduation rate at Barry University is higher than Mercy College (35% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Barry University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $4,686 lower median federal student loan debt than Barry University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $28,385)
- Mercy graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than Barry University graduates. ($245 vs. $293)
- More Barry University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/