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Overview |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Bloomsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 7,739 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | bloomu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,718 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 7,739 students)
Mercy vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania?
- Mercy College is 165.9% more expensive to attend than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at Mercy than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($20,518.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania are 32.5% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,718 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is ?% larger than aid received Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania ($14,789 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Mercy (3.19)
Mercy vs. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania? 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 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is higher than Mercy College (61% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania earn on average $4,900 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania 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/