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Overview |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Caldwell, NJ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,028 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #505 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | caldwell.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,950 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,950 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,399 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,612 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,231 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,649 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 4,413 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1320 | 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 |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,800 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $245 |
Diversity |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 39% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 7% |
Students |
Caldwell University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Caldwell 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 Caldwell University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,028 students)
Caldwell University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Caldwell University or Mercy?
- Caldwell University is 75.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.2% higher at Caldwell University than Mercy College ($35,950.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Caldwell University ($15,879 vs. $20,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Caldwell University are 6% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,399 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Caldwell University than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Caldwell University students is 104.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($30,231 vs. $14,789)
Caldwell University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Caldwell University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Caldwell University .
- Accepted freshman Caldwell University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Caldwell University (66.4%)
Caldwell University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Caldwell 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 Caldwell University.
- The graduation rate at Caldwell University is higher than Mercy College (58% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Caldwell University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,800 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,051 lower median federal student loan debt than Caldwell University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,750)
- Mercy graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Caldwell University graduates. ($245 vs. $266)
- More Caldwell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (50% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/