| Long Island vs. Mercy |
| Rankings* | #48 in Federal Region II Universities #92 in New York Colleges | |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$42,432 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$22,880 |
| expensive$25,990 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,620 |
| More$24,663 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,407 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,220 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier86.16% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter85.84% |
| Lower8.05% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable14.34% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger16,689 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,991 |
| Larger12,072 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller6,774 |
| Larger4,617 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,217 |
| Smaller327 | Online Student Population | Larger1,965 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher57% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher77% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,520) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,876) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 962 | Number of faculty | 894 |
| Higher$119,665 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,392 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.