Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lehman Monroe College-Main Campus College of Mount Saint Vincent Manhattanville College Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Touro College Pace University-New York Iona College Brooklyn College Monroe College-New Rochelle Bowdoin College SFC| Washington Adventist University | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | mercy.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $20,518 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $245 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 7% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Mercy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Mercy?
- Washington Adventist University is 14% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14% higher at Washington Adventist University than Mercy College ($23,400.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Washington Adventist University ($15,879 vs. $17,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 36% lower than costs at Mercy College ($10,440 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Mercy College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($15,534 vs. $14,789)
Washington Adventist University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Washington Adventist University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mercy (3.19)
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Mercy is higher than Washington Adventist University (31% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Washington Adventist University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $2,340 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,039)
- Mercy graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($245 vs. $269)
- More Mercy graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (40% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/