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Overview |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Bennington, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 880 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | bennington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $60,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $60,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $17,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $32,497 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $49,183 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,801 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,269 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1260/1370 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $31,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 2% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 87% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Bennington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Bennington based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 880 students)
Mercy vs. Bennington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Bennington?
- Bennington College is 195.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($60,648.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.6% higher at Bennington than Mercy College ($60,648.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Bennington ($15,879 vs. $32,497)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 24.8% lower than costs at Bennington College ($14,200 vs. $17,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bennington College than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bennington College students is 232.6% larger than aid received Mercy College ($49,183 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Bennington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Bennington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bennington or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Bennington students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Bennington (45.3%)
Mercy vs. Bennington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Bennington? 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 Bennington and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Bennington is higher than Mercy College (67% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $10,500 more per year than Bennington graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $31,700)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Bennington graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bennington graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Bennington 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/