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Overview |
Hood | Mercy | ||
| Location | Frederick, MD | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,056 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hood.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hood | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,800 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,800 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,600 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,624 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,047 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Hood | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,000 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Hood | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hood | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Hood | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Hood | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Hood | 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 Hood based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,056 students)
Hood vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hood or Mercy?
- Hood College is 113.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($43,800.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.5% higher at Hood than Mercy College ($43,800.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Hood ($15,879 vs. $23,624)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hood College are 4.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,600 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hood College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hood College students is 130.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($34,047 vs. $14,789)
Hood vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hood or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Hood .
- Accepted freshman Hood students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Hood (77.9%)
Hood vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hood 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 Hood.
- The graduation rate at Hood is higher than Mercy College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Hood College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Hood graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Hood graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Hood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/