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Overview |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Herndon, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 569 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | potomac.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $5,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $5,760 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 0% |
Admission |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | |||
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Academics |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 17% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $30,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $315 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 35% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 11% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 59% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 12% |
Students |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 49% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Potomac College-Herndon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Potomac College-Herndon based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 569 students)
Mercy vs. Potomac College-Herndon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Potomac College-Herndon?
- Mercy College is 256.2% more expensive to attend than Potomac College-Herndon for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.2% higher at Mercy than Potomac College Herndon ($20,518.00 vs. $5,760.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Potomac College Herndon are 25% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,360 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Potomac College Herndon (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is ?% larger than aid received Potomac College Herndon ($14,789 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Potomac College-Herndon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Potomac College-Herndon or Mercy .
Mercy vs. Potomac College-Herndon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Potomac College-Herndon? 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 Potomac College-Herndon and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than Potomac College Herndon (31% vs. 17%)
- Graduates from Potomac College Herndon earn on average $9,200 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $6,801 lower median federal student loan debt than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($23,699 vs. $30,500)
- Mercy graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Potomac College-Herndon graduates. ($245 vs. $315)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Potomac College-Herndon students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/