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Overview |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 911 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchs.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,632 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,632 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,433 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 152 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | |||
| 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 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | AU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Averett University is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (1,363 students vs. 911 students)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy College of Health Sciences or AU?
- Averett University is 126.3% more expensive to attend than Mercy College of Health Sciences for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.3% higher at AU than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($37,640.00 vs. $16,632.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Health Sciences than AU ($22,433 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 53.3% lower than costs at Averett University ($7,410 vs. $11,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Mercy College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 177.1% larger than aid received Mercy College of Health Sciences ($26,246 vs. $9,472)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy College of Health Sciences or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Mercy College of Health Sciences .
- Accepted freshman Mercy College of Health Sciences students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.12) than students at AU (3.07)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than AU (76%)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy College of Health Sciences or AU? 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 AU and Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,400)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than AU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than AU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/