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Overview |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Elmhurst, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,731 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #380 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmhurst.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,862 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,862 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,108 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,835 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,731 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 4,356 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 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 |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Elmhurst College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Elmhurst College | 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
- Elmhurst College is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,731 students vs. 1,261 students)
Elmhurst College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elmhurst College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Elmhurst College is 146.1% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($39,862.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.1% higher at Elmhurst College than Mercy College of Ohio ($39,862.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Elmhurst College ($14,564 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 58.3% lower than costs at Elmhurst College ($7,108 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmhurst College than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmhurst College students is 129.4% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($27,835 vs. $12,134)
Elmhurst College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College .
- Elmhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Elmhurst College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elmhurst College 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 Elmhurst College.
- The graduation rate at Elmhurst College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (70% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Elmhurst College earn on average $1,700 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($50,200 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Elmhurst College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Elmhurst College graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Elmhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/