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Overview |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,407 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,220 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,220 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,020 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,747 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,666 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,614 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 1,436 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | 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 |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Dominican College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,407 students)
Dominican College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or Mercy?
- Dominican College of Blauvelt is 52.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.2% higher at Dominican College than Mercy College ($31,220.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Dominican College ($15,879 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican College of Blauvelt are 1.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($14,020 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican College of Blauvelt students is 53.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($22,666 vs. $14,789)
Dominican College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Dominican College .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Dominican College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at Dominican College is higher than Mercy College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $9,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican College graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Dominican College 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/