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Overview |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Waterbury, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $9,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $11,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 84% |
Admission |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 1,678 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 1,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 990/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $222 |
Diversity |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 768 students)
Mercy vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus?
- Mercy College is 30.9% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.9% higher at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus than Mercy College ($38,340.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Tri Campus than Mercy ($9,990 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 8.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,200 vs. $15,388)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than University of Connecticut Tri Campus (97% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 31.4% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Tri Campus ($14,789 vs. $11,254)
Mercy vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus or Mercy .
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus? 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 University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus is higher than Mercy College (51% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Tri Campus earn on average $19,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $42,200)
- University of Connecticut Tri Campus students graduate with a $2,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,699)
- University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($222 vs. $245)
- More University of Connecticut-Tri-Campus graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/