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Overview |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $206 |
Diversity |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 1,261 students)
Eastern vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 69.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Eastern than Mercy College of Ohio ($19,922.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($10,806 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 45.8% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($7,108 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University than Mercy College of Ohio (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 14.7% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($12,134 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern 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 Eastern .
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Eastern vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Eastern is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $10,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,900)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,695 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,695)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/