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Overview |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Tiffin, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 3,044 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | tiffin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $28,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $28,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $12,470 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $18,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 4,195 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 82.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.11 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 21% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,117 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $270 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 24% |
Students |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Tiffin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Tiffin University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,044 students)
Mercy vs. Tiffin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Tiffin University?
- Tiffin University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($28,620.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Tiffin University than Mercy College ($28,620.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Tiffin University ($15,879 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tiffin University are 13.9% lower than costs at Mercy College ($12,470 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tiffin University than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tiffin University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($18,830 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. Tiffin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Tiffin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tiffin University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Tiffin University (3.11)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Tiffin University (82.8%)
Mercy vs. Tiffin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Tiffin University? 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 Tiffin University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Tiffin University is higher than Mercy College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $200 more per year than Tiffin University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $42,000)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,418 lower median federal student loan debt than Tiffin University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,117)
- Mercy graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than Tiffin University graduates. ($245 vs. $270)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tiffin University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/