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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 8,615 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #843 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | mercy.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $20,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $20,518 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $14,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $15,879 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $14,789 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 97% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 7,891 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 6,775 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 85.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 21/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $23,699 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $245 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 35% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Mercy | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (8,615 students vs. 3,253 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Mercy Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Mercy?
- Wesleyan University is 210.6% more expensive to attend than Mercy for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 210.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Mercy College ($63,722.00 vs. $20,518.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College than Wesleyan University ($15,879 vs. $21,270)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College are 28% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($14,200 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College than Wesleyan University (97% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 304.5% larger than aid received Mercy College ($59,825 vs. $14,789)
Wesleyan University vs. Mercy Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Mercy? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy or Wesleyan University .
- Mercy has a higher acceptance rate (85.9%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Mercy Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Mercy College (92% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Mercy graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $42,200)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $6,199 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy graduates. ($17,500 vs. $23,699)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy graduates. ($180 vs. $245)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/