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Overview |
Mercy | UArts | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 20.9% | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | UArts | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,313 students)
Mercy vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 148.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.3% higher at UArts than Mercy College ($50,950.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than UArts ($15,879 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 26.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($14,200 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 72.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($25,460 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Mercy .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than UArts (80%)
Mercy vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or UArts? 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 UArts and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at UArts is higher than Mercy College (62% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $7,700 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $34,500)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More UArts graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/