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Overview |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $245 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 9% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 8,615 students)
City Tech vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 196.1% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.9% higher at Mercy than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($20,518.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Mercy ($6,406 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 26.2% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,200 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 68.1% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,789 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or City Tech .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than City Tech (81.8%)
City Tech vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (31% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $42,200)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $13,086 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($10,613 vs. $23,699)
- City Tech graduates are paying $136 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($109 vs. $245)
- More City Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/