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Overview |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
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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 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than PennWest California based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 6,509 students)
Mercy vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or PennWest California?
- Mercy College is 165.9% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Mercy than PennWest California ($20,518.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 36.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,416 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than PennWest California (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($14,789 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman PennWest California students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.31) than students at Mercy (3.19)
Mercy vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Mercy College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $300 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,301 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/