HU vs. Mercy

The following statements compare Howard University and Mercy University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • HU's tuition ($33,344) is more expensive than Mercy ($22,106).
  • HU's acceptance rate (34.89%) is lower than Mercy (85.47%).
  • HU has higher yield (21.42%) than Mercy (15.88%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,200.
  • HU's students to faculty ratio (11 to 1) is lower than Mercy (15 to 1).
  • HU (13,416 students) is larger than Mercy (8,774 students) with more enrolled students.
  • HU ($23,509) has higher amount of financial aid than Mercy ($12,407).
  • HU's graduation rate (69%) is higher than Mercy (48%).
Howard University

Howard University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #277 National Universities, #6 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$33,344
Financial Aid
$23,509
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
25 ACT
Admission
34.89% Acceptance Rate
21.42% Yield
Enrollment
10,190 Undergraduate
3,226 Graduate
1,136 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
22% Transfer-out Rate
90% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,022 Faculties (full-time)
2,778 Staffs (full-time)
$90,369 Faculty Salary
$78,485 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,570 annual charge
-6,051 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,904 annual charge
Mercy University

Mercy University

Private, 4 years • Dobbs Ferry, NY #48 in New York more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$22,106
Financial Aid
$12,407
Test Scores
Admission
85.47% Acceptance Rate
15.88% Yield
Enrollment
6,482 Undergraduate
2,292 Graduate
2,121 Online Students
Graduation Rate
48% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
227 Faculties (full-time)
651 Staffs (full-time)
$86,209 Faculty Salary
$70,727 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,600 annual charge
-771 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$4,100 annual charge
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