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Overview |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 650 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $245 |
Diversity |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 19% |
Students |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 650 students)
Mercy vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 45.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.6% higher at D&E College than Mercy College ($29,880.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than D&E College ($15,879 vs. $20,126)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 40.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,125 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 69.8% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,119 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman D&E College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Mercy vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or D&E College? 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 D&E College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at D&E College is higher than Mercy College (36% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $4,700 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $37,500)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $13 lower median federal student loan debt than D&E College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $23,712)
- Davis & Elkins College and Mercy graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($245 vs. $245)
- More D&E College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/