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Overview |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,895 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | trinitydc.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,360 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,360 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,750 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,586 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,396 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 758 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 735 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
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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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,649 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $327 | $245 |
Diversity |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 68% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Trinity College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Trinity College | 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 Trinity College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 1,895 students)
Trinity College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Trinity College or Mercy?
- Trinity Washington University is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($25,360.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.6% higher at Trinity College than Mercy College ($25,360.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity Washington University than Mercy ($13,586 vs. $15,879)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Trinity Washington University are 20.9% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,750 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Trinity Washington University than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity Washington University students is 31.2% larger than aid received Mercy College ($19,396 vs. $14,789)
Trinity College vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Trinity College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Trinity College .
- Trinity College has a higher acceptance rate (97%) than Mercy (85.9%)
Trinity College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Trinity College 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 Trinity College.
- The graduation rate at Trinity College is higher than Mercy College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $800 more per year than Trinity College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,400)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $7,950 lower median federal student loan debt than Trinity College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $31,649)
- Mercy graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Trinity College graduates. ($245 vs. $327)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Trinity College students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/