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Overview |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 97% |
Admission |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 15% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Clark University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Mercy?
- Clark University is 153.4% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.4% higher at Clark University than Mercy College ($52,000.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Clark University ($15,879 vs. $32,053)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 27.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,164 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Clark University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clark University students is 100.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($29,716 vs. $14,789)
Clark University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Clark University (50.3%)
Clark University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Clark University is higher than Mercy College (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Clark University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($50,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Clark University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Clark University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Clark University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/