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Overview |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 436 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | meca.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,440 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,395 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,227 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 649 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 480 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 7% |
Students |
Maine College of Art | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Maine College of Art | 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 Maine College of Art based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 436 students)
Maine College of Art vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maine College of Art or Mercy?
- Maine College of Art is 90.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90.6% higher at Maine College of Art than Mercy College ($39,100.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Maine College of Art ($15,879 vs. $35,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 1.7% lower than costs at Maine College of Art ($14,200 vs. $14,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Maine College of Art than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maine College of Art students is 36.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($20,227 vs. $14,789)
Maine College of Art vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maine College of Art or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Maine College of Art .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Maine College of Art (74%)
Maine College of Art vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maine College of Art 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 Maine College of Art.
- The graduation rate at Maine College of Art is higher than Mercy College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Maine College of Art graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,600)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Maine College of Art graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Maine College of Art graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Maine College of Art graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/