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Overview |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,522 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #241 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | naz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $37,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $37,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $15,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $31,620 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $22,625 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,911 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,283 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 83.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,501 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $274 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Mercy | Nazareth College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Nazareth 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 Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,522 students)
Mercy vs. Nazareth College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Nazareth College?
- Nazareth College is 81.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($37,330.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.9% higher at Nazareth College than Mercy College ($37,330.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Nazareth College ($15,879 vs. $31,620)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 7% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($14,200 vs. $15,190)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Nazareth College students is 53% larger than aid received Mercy College ($22,625 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Nazareth College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Nazareth College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nazareth College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Nazareth College (83.9%)
Mercy vs. Nazareth College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Nazareth 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 Nazareth College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Mercy College (74% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Nazareth College earn on average $2,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,802 lower median federal student loan debt than Nazareth College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,501)
- Mercy graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Nazareth College graduates. ($245 vs. $274)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/