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Overview |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #343 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 27/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1160/1315 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $289 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,399 students)
Mercy vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 132.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.2% higher at Saint Michael's College than Mercy College ($47,640.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Saint Michael's College ($15,879 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 5.6% lower than costs at Saint Michael's College ($14,200 vs. $14,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 151.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($37,162 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Saint Michael's College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.27) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Saint Michael's College (85.1%)
Mercy vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Mercy College (82% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Saint Michael's College earn on average $10,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($52,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $4,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $28,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($245 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/