| The New School vs. Mercy |
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|---|---|---|
#94 in National Universities #16 in New York Colleges | 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 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) | 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$58,730 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$22,880 |
| expensive$44,423 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$19,620 |
| More$18,965 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,407 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter63.47% | Acceptance Rate | Easier85.84% |
| Favorable21.29% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower14.34% |
| 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 | 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 | ||
| Larger9,068 | Total Enrollment | Smaller8,991 |
| Smaller6,591 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger6,774 |
| Larger2,477 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,217 |
| Smaller205 | Online Student Population | Larger1,965 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher69% | Graduate Rate | Lower46% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher85% | Retention Rate | Lower76% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,333) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 800) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty16 to 1 |
| 2,138 | Number of faculty | 894 |
| Higher$120,756 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$86,392 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.