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Overview |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Wilkes-Barre, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,993 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #460 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | kings.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $39,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $39,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $14,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $25,869 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $29,352 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,216 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Kings College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Kings College | ||
| 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 Kings College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,993 students)
Mercy vs. Kings College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Kings College?
- King's College is 92.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($39,522.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.6% higher at Kings College than Mercy College ($39,522.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Kings College ($15,879 vs. $25,869)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 3.2% lower than costs at King's College ($14,200 vs. $14,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at King's College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by King's College students is 98.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($29,352 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Kings College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Kings College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kings College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Kings College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Kings College has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Kings College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Kings 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 Kings College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Kings College is higher than Mercy College (63% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from King's College earn on average $12,000 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($54,200 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Kings College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Kings College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Kings College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/