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Overview |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Plymouth, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,406 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Church of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | lakeland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $30,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $30,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $21,611 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $23,855 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 1,230 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,224 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $25,458 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $263 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Lakeland University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Lakeland University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,406 students)
Mercy vs. Lakeland University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Lakeland University?
- Lakeland University is 48.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($30,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Lakeland University than Mercy College ($30,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Lakeland University ($15,879 vs. $21,611)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lakeland University are 31.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,778 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Lakeland University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lakeland University students is 61.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($23,855 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Lakeland University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Lakeland University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lakeland University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Lakeland University (3.0)
- Lakeland University has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. Lakeland University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Lakeland University? 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 Lakeland University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Lakeland University is higher than Mercy College (42% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Lakeland University earn on average $1,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $1,759 lower median federal student loan debt than Lakeland University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $25,458)
- Mercy graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Lakeland University graduates. ($245 vs. $263)
- More Lakeland University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/