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Overview |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Wilmington, DE | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,012 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gbc.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,050 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,050 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,454 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,739 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 625 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 392 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.3% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,675 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $245 |
Diversity |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 7% |
Students |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Goldey-Beacom College | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Goldey-Beacom College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,012 students)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goldey-Beacom College or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 57.2% more expensive to attend than Goldey-Beacom College for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Mercy than Goldey Beacom College ($20,518.00 vs. $13,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goldey Beacom College than Mercy ($13,454 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goldey Beacom College are 22.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,600 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goldey Beacom College than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 51.9% larger than aid received Goldey Beacom College ($14,789 vs. $9,739)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goldey-Beacom College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Goldey-Beacom College .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Goldey-Beacom College (2.9)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Goldey-Beacom College (62.7%)
Goldey-Beacom College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goldey-Beacom 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 Goldey-Beacom College.
- The graduation rate at Goldey-Beacom College is higher than Mercy College (50% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Goldey Beacom College earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- Goldey Beacom College students graduate with a $24 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($23,675 vs. $23,699)
- Goldey-Beacom College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($244 vs. $245)
- More Goldey-Beacom 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/