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Overview |
Houghton College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Houghton, NY | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 833 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | houghton.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Houghton College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,900 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,900 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,336 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,550 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,587 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Houghton College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 974 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 750 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Houghton College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $245 |
Diversity |
Houghton College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Houghton College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Houghton College | 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 Houghton College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 833 students)
Houghton College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Houghton College or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 29% more expensive to attend than Houghton College for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29% higher at Mercy than Houghton College ($20,518.00 vs. $15,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Houghton College ($15,879 vs. $21,550)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houghton College are 37.4% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,336 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Houghton College than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 72.2% larger than aid received Houghton College ($14,789 vs. $8,587)
Houghton College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Houghton College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Houghton College .
- Accepted freshman Houghton College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.25) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Houghton College (77%)
Houghton College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Houghton 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 Houghton College.
- The graduation rate at Houghton College is higher than Mercy College (68% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Houghton College earn on average $2,100 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,300 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,801 lower median federal student loan debt than Houghton College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,500)
- Mercy graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Houghton College graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Houghton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/