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Overview |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 2,326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #1038 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | ollusa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $30,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $30,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $10,530 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $19,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $23,349 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 15/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 890/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $24,447 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $252 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 4% |
Students |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio | ||
| 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 Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,326 students)
Mercy vs. Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio?
- Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio is 47.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($30,200.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.2% higher at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio than Mercy College ($30,200.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio ($15,879 vs. $19,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio are 34.9% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,530 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio students is 57.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($23,349 vs. $14,789)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Mercy (3.19)
Mercy vs. Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio? 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 Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio is higher than Mercy College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $1,200 more per year than Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,000)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $748 lower median federal student loan debt than Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates. ($23,699 vs. $24,447)
- Mercy graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates. ($245 vs. $252)
- More Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/