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Overview |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 97% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Bay State College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Bay State 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 Bay State College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Mercy?
- Bay State College is 38.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.9% higher at Bay State College than Mercy College ($28,500.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Bay State College ($15,879 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 5.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,500 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Bay State College (97% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 44.4% larger than aid received Bay State College ($14,789 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Bay State College .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than Bay State College (31% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,600)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Bay State College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bay State College graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College 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/