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Overview |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Columbia College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | 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 Columbia College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 6,646 students)
Columbia College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or Mercy?
- Columbia College Chicago is 42.7% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($29,270.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.7% higher at Columbia College than Mercy College ($29,270.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Columbia College ($15,879 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 26.8% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($14,200 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College Chicago than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College Chicago students is 21.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($18,020 vs. $14,789)
Columbia College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Columbia College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Mercy College (41% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $4,900 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,300)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Columbia College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/