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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $245 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 7% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Mercy | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College is larger than than Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Mercy?
- Mercy College is 4.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($20,518.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.7% higher at Mercy than Tuskegee University ($20,518.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Tuskegee University ($15,879 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 44.3% lower than costs at Mercy College ($9,844 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tuskegee University than Mercy College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is 133.7% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($14,789 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Tuskegee University .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Tuskegee University is higher than Mercy College (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Mercy College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $40,900)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $8,423 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $32,122)
- Mercy graduates are paying $87 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($245 vs. $332)
- More Tuskegee 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/