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Overview |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Northfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | norwich.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $42,860 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $42,860 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $15,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $24,501 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $38,481 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 4,268 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 82.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 17.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.39 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 69% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 31% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 3% |
Students |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 71% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Norwich University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Norwich University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,363 students)
Mercy vs. Norwich University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Norwich University?
- Norwich University is 108.9% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($42,860.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at Norwich University than Mercy College ($42,860.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Norwich University ($15,879 vs. $24,501)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 11.3% lower than costs at Norwich University ($14,200 vs. $15,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norwich University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norwich University students is 160.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($38,481 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Norwich University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Norwich University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Norwich University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Norwich University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Norwich University (82.6%)
Mercy vs. Norwich University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Norwich 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 Norwich University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Norwich University is higher than Mercy College (55% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Norwich University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Norwich University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Norwich University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Norwich University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/