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Penn State Binghamton University UB Fordham UVM Drexel RIT BU Skidmore College AU Providence Maryland| Mercy College | Syracuse University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 77% |
Admission |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/25 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Mercy based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 8,615 students)
Mercy vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 184.8% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 184.8% higher at Syracuse than Mercy College ($58,440.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Syracuse ($15,879 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 20.9% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($14,200 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Syracuse University (97% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 134.9% larger than aid received Mercy College ($34,737 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Mercy vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Mercy College (80% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $23,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/