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Overview |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Quincy, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 535 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | enc.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,730 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,730 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,700 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,283 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,900 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 688 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 426 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1160 | 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 |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,805 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $245 |
Diversity |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Eastern Nazarene College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 535 students)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Nazarene College or Mercy?
- Eastern Nazarene College is 30.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($26,730.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.3% higher at Eastern Nazarene College than Mercy College ($26,730.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Eastern Nazarene College ($15,879 vs. $20,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Nazarene College are 32.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,700 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Nazarene College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Nazarene College students is 41.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($20,900 vs. $14,789)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Nazarene College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Eastern Nazarene College .
- Accepted freshman Eastern Nazarene College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.21) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Eastern Nazarene College (61.9%)
Eastern Nazarene College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Nazarene 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 Eastern Nazarene College.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Nazarene College is higher than Mercy College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Eastern Nazarene College earn on average $5,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Nazarene College students graduate with a $894 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,805 vs. $23,699)
- Eastern Nazarene College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($235 vs. $245)
- More Eastern Nazarene College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/