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Drew University Monmouth University Lehman FDU Monroe College-Main Campus Montclair State University Kean College of Mount Saint Vincent Pace University-New York Manhattanville College Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Touro College| Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
FDU | Mercy | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,823 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #342 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fdu.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
FDU | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,264 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,264 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,588 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,408 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,436 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
FDU | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,421 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,940 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/30 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1310 | 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 |
FDU | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
FDU | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
FDU | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
FDU | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
FDU | 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 FDU based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,823 students)
FDU vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, FDU or Mercy?
- Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($33,264.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at FDU than Mercy College ($33,264.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than FDU ($15,879 vs. $21,408)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 9.8% lower than costs at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham ($14,200 vs. $15,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham students is 92.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($28,436 vs. $14,789)
FDU vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, FDU or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or FDU .
- Accepted freshman FDU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- FDU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Mercy (85.9%)
FDU vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, FDU 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 FDU.
- The graduation rate at FDU is higher than Mercy College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fairleigh Dickinson University College at Florham earn on average $10,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than FDU graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than FDU graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More FDU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/