by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Mercy degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Mercy measures up.
Mercy is ranked #1,394 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within New York, it ranks #59 of 216 for value.
These Mercy majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Law Degree | #24 of 55 |
| Other Music | #27 of 78 |
| Other Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | #28 of 63 |
| Nursing | #28 of 63 |
| Other Health Professions | #28 of 63 |
| General Human Services | #38 of 86 |
| Human Services | #38 of 86 |
| Laboratory Sciences & Medical Technology | #41 of 89 |
| Medical Technologist | #41 of 89 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science | #43 of 97 |
Below is the detailed Mercy value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Mercy University is ranked #105 out of #236 in New York for quality and #59 out of #216 for New York value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Mercy financial aid page to be sure.
Mercy University is ranked #1,394 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Mercy University is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Mercy costs about $17,455. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $69,818 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $32,864 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,072 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $17,455 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $69,818 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Mercy net price and the factors that affect it.
What Mercy costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Mercy degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $131,456 | — | — |
| All Students | $69,818 | #1,394 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,288 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $131,456 | — | — |
| All Students | $69,818 | #59 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $56,288 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Mercy shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $13,092 |
| $30K–$48K | $14,487 |
| $48K–$75K | $17,042 |
| $75K–$110K | $20,273 |
| Over $110K | $23,124 |
About 82% of Mercy undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $13,584 per year. Get more details on the Mercy financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Mercy net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.