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Overview |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,615 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercy.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,518 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,518 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,200 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,879 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,789 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 69% |
Admission |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,891 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 6,775 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $348 |
Diversity |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 27% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Mercy | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,860 students)
Mercy vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy or Virginia Union University?
- Mercy College is 94.9% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.9% higher at Mercy than Virginia Union University ($20,518.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Virginia Union University ($15,879 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 52.9% lower than costs at Mercy College ($9,286 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Virginia Union University (97% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 72% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($14,789 vs. $8,597)
Mercy vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Mercy .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Virginia Union University (80.6%)
Mercy vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Mercy.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than Virginia Union University (31% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $33,300)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $10,051 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $33,750)
- Mercy graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($245 vs. $348)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/