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Dobbs Ferry, NY · Buffalo, NY
| Mercy University | SUNY Buffalo State University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $14,072/yr | $11,346/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $11,974/yr | $7,405/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $19,637 | $21,028 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,598/yr | $9,393/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,056/yr | $14,706/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,725/yr | $17,155/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $21,299/yr | $19,332/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $208/mo | $223/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,250/yr | $15,986/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,020/yr | $17,158/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,690/yr | $1,052/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,680/yr | $2,876/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $32,596/yr | $24,279/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $22,880/yr | $8,533/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $22,880/yr | $19,653/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 50% | 56% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 50% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 73% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 980–1240 |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1070 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 8,581 | 15,943 |
| Students accepted | 7,334 | 12,096 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,165 | 1,456 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | No data reported | 13% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 46% | 33% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $52,055/yr | $52,334/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $29,099–$76,821 | $32,907–$71,022 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 55% | 48% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 46% | 28% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 39% | 30% |
| Asian students graduating | 48% | 31% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $44,969/yr | $40,877/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 69% | 71% |
| Graduate on time | 32% | 23% |
| Pell students who graduate | 42% | 31% |
| First-gen students who finish | 49% | 48% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 27% | 40% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,047/yr | $46,928/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 37% · Business, Management & Marketing 16% · Psychology 12% | Education 16% · Business, Management & Marketing 11% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 8% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 37% of degrees | Education — 16% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 16% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 11% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 12% of degrees | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 5% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 5% of degrees | Social Sciences — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities — $140,982/yr | Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians — $71,894/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 6.6% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 5,735 | 5,097 |
| Students per professor | 16 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,217 | 933 |
| Average professor pay | $9,574/mo | $9,132/mo |
| Full-time professors | 25% | 52% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $27,174 | $32,331 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Dobbs Ferry, NY | Buffalo, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1950 | 1871 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 2.6% | 1% |
| Men | 32% | 44% |
| Women | 68% | 56% |
| White students | 15% | 45% |
| Black students | 26% | 29% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 49% | 13% |
| Asian students | 4.4% | 6.6% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 42% | 34% |
| Part-time students | 11% | 8.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 25% | 13% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,862/yr | $15,967/yr |
| Endowment | $336.5M | $96.4M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 771 | 2,782 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $10,600/yr | $9,856/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $4,100/yr | $6,860/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 10 | 15 |
| Student athletes | 245 | 454 |
| Athletic scholarships | $1.5M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.1M | $5.7M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.1M | $5.7M |
| Recruiting spend | $10,000 | $41,845 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.