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Overview |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,725 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #494 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | roosevelt.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,068 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,068 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,025 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,117 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,602 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,997 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,647 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.13 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/26 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1080 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,600 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,896 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $245 |
Diversity |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Roosevelt University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Roosevelt University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,725 students)
Roosevelt University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Roosevelt University or Mercy?
- Roosevelt University is 61.2% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($33,068.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at Roosevelt University than Mercy College ($33,068.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Roosevelt University ($15,879 vs. $22,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 5.8% lower than costs at Roosevelt University ($14,200 vs. $15,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roosevelt University than Mercy College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roosevelt University students is 66.4% larger than aid received Mercy College ($24,602 vs. $14,789)
Roosevelt University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Roosevelt University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Roosevelt University .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Roosevelt University (3.13)
- Roosevelt University has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Roosevelt University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Roosevelt University 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 Roosevelt University.
- The graduation rate at Roosevelt University is higher than Mercy College (46% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Roosevelt University earn on average $4,400 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,600 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $197 lower median federal student loan debt than Roosevelt University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $23,896)
- Mercy graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Roosevelt University graduates. ($245 vs. $247)
- More Roosevelt University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (46% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/