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Overview |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $217 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Dickinson College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,137 students)
Mercy vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 196.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 196.2% higher at Dickinson College than Mercy College ($60,776.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Dickinson College ($15,879 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 12.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($14,200 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 167.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($39,554 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or Mercy .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
Mercy vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mercy College (84% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $19,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,200)
- Dickinson College students graduate with a $2,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($21,000 vs. $23,699)
- Dickinson College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($217 vs. $245)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/