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Overview |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Greensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #678 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,820 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $18,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $10,466 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 3,003 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 2,931 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 97.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 14% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 1050/1275 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $278 |
Diversity |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,328 students)
Mercy vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg?
- Mercy College is 50.2% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.4% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Mercy College ($25,534.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg ($15,879 vs. $18,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 20.1% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,820 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 41.3% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Greensburg ($14,789 vs. $10,466)
Mercy vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Mercy vs. University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg? 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 Pittsburgh-Greensburg and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg is higher than Mercy College (52% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $15,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,210 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,909)
- Mercy graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($245 vs. $278)
- More University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/