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Wesleyan University Lehman Monroe College-Main Campus OWU College of Mount Saint Vincent Manhattanville College Smith College Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Touro College Pace University-New York Iona College Brooklyn College| Wesley College | Mercy College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesley College | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wesley 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 Wesley College based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or Mercy?
- Wesley College is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Wesley College than Mercy College ($26,934.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 19.7% lower than costs at Mercy College ($11,864 vs. $14,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Wesley College (97% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($14,789 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Wesley College .
- Accepted freshman Mercy students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.19) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at Wesley College is higher than Mercy College (33% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wesley College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $42,200)
- Mercy College students graduate with a $5,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($23,699 vs. $29,000)
- Mercy graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($245 vs. $299)
- More Wesley College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (45% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/