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Overview |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Ypsilanti, MI | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,018 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #828 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emich.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,500 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,500 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,396 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,826 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,945 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 95% |
Admission |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,919 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 16,578 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.2% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.37 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1180 | 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 |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $206 |
Diversity |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 20% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern Michigan University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Eastern Michigan 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Michigan University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (14,018 students vs. 1,261 students)
Eastern Michigan University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern Michigan University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 11.7% more expensive to attend than Eastern Michigan University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.7% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Eastern Michigan University ($16,200.00 vs. $14,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Eastern Michigan University ($14,564 vs. $15,826)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 60.3% lower than costs at Eastern Michigan University ($7,108 vs. $11,396)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Michigan University as Mercy College of Ohio (95% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 22% larger than aid received Eastern Michigan University ($12,134 vs. $9,945)
Eastern Michigan University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University .
- Eastern Michigan University has a higher acceptance rate (83.2%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Eastern Michigan University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern Michigan 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 Eastern Michigan University.
- The graduation rate at Eastern Michigan University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (40% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,900 more per year than Eastern Michigan University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $41,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern Michigan University graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern Michigan University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/