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Overview |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Lewiston, ME | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 911 | 1,790 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #43 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchs.edu | bates.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,632 | $61,066 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,632 | $61,066 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $17,224 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,433 | $27,491 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $51,414 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 36% |
Admission |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 152 | 8,273 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,137 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 13.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | 32/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1420/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $75,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $14,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $149 |
Diversity |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 9% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 81% | ||
Campus |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Bates | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bates College is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,790 students vs. 911 students)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. Bates Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy College of Health Sciences or Bates?
- Bates College is 267.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($61,066.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 267.2% higher at Bates than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($61,066.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Health Sciences than Bates ($22,433 vs. $27,491)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 132.4% lower than costs at Bates College ($7,410 vs. $17,224)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Health Sciences than Bates College (75% vs. 36%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bates College students is 442.8% larger than aid received Mercy College of Health Sciences ($51,414 vs. $9,472)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. Bates Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy College of Health Sciences or Bates? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bates or Mercy College of Health Sciences .
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than Bates (13.7%)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. Bates Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy College of Health Sciences or Bates? 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 Bates and Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Graduates from Bates College earn on average $28,300 more per year than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates after ten years. ($75,700 vs. $47,400)
- Bates College students graduate with a $5,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates. ($14,450 vs. $20,000)
- Bates graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates. ($149 vs. $206)
- More Bates graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/