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Overview |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Owensboro, KY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 813 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kwc.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,040 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,040 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,175 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,735 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,036 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,434 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 983 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.4% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,907 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $206 |
Diversity |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KWC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KWC | 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
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than KWC based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 813 students)
KWC vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KWC or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Kentucky Wesleyan College is 85.4% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($30,040.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.4% higher at KWC than Mercy College of Ohio ($30,040.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than KWC ($14,564 vs. $20,735)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 57.2% lower than costs at Kentucky Wesleyan College ($7,108 vs. $11,175)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky Wesleyan College than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky Wesleyan College students is 65.1% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($20,036 vs. $12,134)
KWC vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KWC 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 KWC .
- KWC has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
KWC vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KWC 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 KWC.
- The graduation rate at KWC is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $10,000 more per year than KWC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $2,907 lower median federal student loan debt than KWC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,907)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than KWC graduates. ($206 vs. $236)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KWC students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/