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Bentley Lehman Marist College Providence URI Stonehill College Fairfield University Merrimack Quinnipiac Endicott College Roger Williams University Babson| Mercy College | Bryant University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Smithfield, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,536 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #183 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | bryant.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $48,432 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $48,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $16,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $40,361 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $25,615 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 97% |
Admission |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 8,900 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 6,124 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1163/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $73,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 87% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 62% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 38% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 13% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 83% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Bryant University | ||
| 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 Bryant University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,536 students)
Mercy vs. Bryant University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Bryant University?
- Bryant University is 136% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($48,432.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136% higher at Bryant University than Mercy College ($48,432.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Bryant University ($15,879 vs. $40,361)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 16.4% lower than costs at Bryant University ($14,200 vs. $16,534)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College as Bryant University (97% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bryant University students is 73.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,615 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Bryant University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Bryant University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bryant University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Bryant University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.43) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Bryant University (68.8%)
Mercy vs. Bryant University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Bryant University? 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 Bryant University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Bryant University is higher than Mercy College (77% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Bryant University earn on average $31,300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($73,500 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Bryant University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Bryant University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Bryant University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/