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Overview |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 583 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.33 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | University of Valley Forge | ||
| 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 Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 583 students)
Mercy vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 9.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.2% higher at University of Valley Forge than Mercy College ($22,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than University of Valley Forge ($15,879 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 28.5% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,050 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 6.3% larger than aid received Mercy College ($15,715 vs. $14,789)
Mercy vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman University of Valley Forge students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than University of Valley Forge (82.4%)
Mercy vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or University of Valley Forge? 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 Valley Forge and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at University of Valley Forge is higher than Mercy College (53% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $8,500 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,700)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More University of Valley Forge graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/