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Overview |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #906 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 940/1150 | ||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 8,615 students)
Mercy vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- Mercy College is 165.9% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at Mercy than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($20,518.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus ($15,879 vs. $20,205)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 13.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,542 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 70% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($14,789 vs. $8,697)
Mercy vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus is higher than Mercy College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates of Mercy College and Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,200 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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/