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Overview |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Hiram, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,018 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #637 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hiram.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,500 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,500 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,600 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,384 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,941 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,896 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,766 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 780/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Hiram | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Hiram | 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
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Hiram based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 1,018 students)
Hiram vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hiram or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Hiram College is 57.4% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($25,500.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.4% higher at Hiram than Mercy College of Ohio ($25,500.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Hiram ($14,564 vs. $19,384)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 49.1% lower than costs at Hiram College ($7,108 vs. $10,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hiram College than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hiram College students is 56.1% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($18,941 vs. $12,134)
Hiram vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hiram 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 Hiram .
- Hiram has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Hiram vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hiram 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 Hiram.
- The graduation rate at Hiram is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (66% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $2,500 more per year than Hiram graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $46,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hiram graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Hiram graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Hiram graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/