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Overview |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | River Forest, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,196 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #551 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dom.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,850 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,850 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,050 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,162 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,315 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,117 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 4,581 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1140 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $206 |
Diversity |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 48% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Dominican | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dominican University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,196 students vs. 1,261 students)
Dominican vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Dominican University is 121.3% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($35,850.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.3% higher at Dominican than Mercy College of Ohio ($35,850.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Dominican ($14,564 vs. $18,162)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 55.5% lower than costs at Dominican University ($7,108 vs. $11,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dominican University students is 108.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($25,315 vs. $12,134)
Dominican vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican 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 Dominican .
- Dominican has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Dominican vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican.
- The graduation rate at Dominican is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (63% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $500 more per year than Dominican graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $48,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dominican graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Dominican graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Dominican graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/