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Overview |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
| Location | Fitchburg, MA | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,554 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #549 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fitchburgstate.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $970 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,516 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,535 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,093 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 97% |
Admission |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,084 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,654 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.1% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1220 | 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 |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,685 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $234 | $245 |
Diversity |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Fitchburg State | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Fitchburg State | 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 Fitchburg State based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 6,554 students)
Fitchburg State vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fitchburg State or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 2,015.3% more expensive to attend than Fitchburg State for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191% higher at Mercy than Fitchburg State University ($20,518.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fitchburg State University than Mercy ($15,535 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fitchburg State University are 5.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,516 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Fitchburg State University (97% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 108.5% larger than aid received Fitchburg State University ($14,789 vs. $7,093)
Fitchburg State vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fitchburg State or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Fitchburg State .
- Accepted freshman Fitchburg State students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.29) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Fitchburg State has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Fitchburg State vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fitchburg State 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 Fitchburg State.
- The graduation rate at Fitchburg State is higher than Mercy College (47% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Fitchburg State University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,200)
- Fitchburg State University students graduate with a $1,014 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,685 vs. $23,699)
- Fitchburg State graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($234 vs. $245)
- More Fitchburg State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/