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URI Lehman SHU Roger Williams University Monroe College-Main Campus College of Mount Saint Vincent Bryant University Manhattanville College Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Touro College| Mercy College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy | RIC | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #720 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 62% |
Admission |
Mercy | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 870/1110 | ||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $219 |
Diversity |
Mercy | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 8% |
Students |
Mercy | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | RIC | ||
| 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 RIC based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 5,787 students)
Mercy vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or RIC?
- Mercy College is 116.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at RIC than Mercy College ($25,014.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Mercy ($11,014 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rhode Island College are 5.9% lower than costs at Mercy College ($13,414 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Rhode Island College (97% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 96.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($14,789 vs. $7,537)
Mercy vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or RIC? 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 RIC and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Mercy College (44% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $200 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $2,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($21,200 vs. $23,699)
- RIC graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($219 vs. $245)
- More RIC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/