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Overview |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 780/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $206 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Benedictine University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 1,261 students)
Benedictine University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Benedictine University is 101.9% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Benedictine University than Mercy College of Ohio ($32,700.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Benedictine University ($14,564 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 44.4% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($7,108 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Benedictine University than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Benedictine University students is 65.5% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($20,083 vs. $12,134)
Benedictine University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Benedictine University .
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Benedictine University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (49% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $4,300 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $2,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Benedictine University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,300)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Benedictine University graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/