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Overview |
Mercy | F&M | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 63% |
Admission |
Mercy | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $227 |
Diversity |
Mercy | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | F&M | ||
| 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 F&M based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,990 students)
Mercy vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 220% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220% higher at F&M than Mercy College ($65,652.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than F&M ($15,879 vs. $31,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 5.9% lower than costs at Franklin and Marshall College ($14,200 vs. $15,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Franklin and Marshall College (97% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 232.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($49,177 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Mercy .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than F&M (36.2%)
Mercy vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or F&M? 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 F&M and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Mercy College (85% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Franklin and Marshall College earn on average $19,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $42,200)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $1,699 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,699)
- F&M graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($227 vs. $245)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/