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Overview |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
| Location | Plymouth, NH | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,872 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plymouth.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,870 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,250 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,810 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,321 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,286 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,917 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 5,772 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.08 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 7% |
Students |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Plymouth | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Plymouth based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,872 students)
Plymouth vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plymouth or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 72.9% more expensive to attend than Plymouth for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $11,870.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.4% higher at Plymouth than Mercy College ($22,250.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Plymouth ($15,879 vs. $20,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plymouth State University are 20.2% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,810 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plymouth State University than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 59.3% larger than aid received Plymouth State University ($14,789 vs. $9,286)
Plymouth vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plymouth or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Plymouth .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Plymouth (3.08)
- Plymouth has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Plymouth vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plymouth or Mercy? 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 Mercy and Plymouth.
- The graduation rate at Plymouth is higher than Mercy College (59% vs. 31%)
- Graduates of Plymouth State University and Mercy have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($42,200 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $3,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Plymouth graduates. ($23,699 vs. $27,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Plymouth graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Plymouth graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/