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Overview |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Aston, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #768 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | neumann.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $28,707 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $25,623 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,501 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,992 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 13.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 905/1085 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 17% |
Students |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Neumann | ||
| 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,155 students)
Mercy vs. Neumann Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Neumann?
- Neumann University is 65.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Neumann than Mercy College ($33,900.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Neumann ($15,879 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 16.9% lower than costs at Neumann University ($14,200 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 73.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,623 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Neumann Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Neumann? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Neumann or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Neumann students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.23) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Neumann (85.5%)
Mercy vs. Neumann Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Neumann? 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 Neumann and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Neumann is higher than Mercy College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Neumann University earn on average $2,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($44,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Neumann 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/