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Overview |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 17/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 880/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $363 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Chowan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Chowan University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 886 students)
Mercy vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Chowan University?
- Chowan University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($25,880.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Chowan University than Mercy College ($25,880.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Chowan University ($15,879 vs. $17,334)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 47.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($9,650 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chowan University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chowan University students is 39.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($20,580 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Chowan 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 Chowan University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than Chowan University (31% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $7,600 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,600)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $11,451 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $35,150)
- Mercy graduates are paying $118 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($245 vs. $363)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/