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Overview |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Emporia, KS | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 911 | 5,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchs.edu | emporia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,632 | $5,278 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,632 | $13,195 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $9,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,433 | $14,854 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $5,345 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 89% |
Admission |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 152 | 1,846 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 1,766 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 30.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| 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 | ESU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,419 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $200 |
Diversity |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | ESU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Emporia State University is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (5,324 students vs. 911 students)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. ESU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy College of Health Sciences or ESU ?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is 215.1% more expensive to attend than ESU for in-state tuition ($16,632.00 vs. $5,278.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Mercy College of Health Sciences than Emporia State University ($16,632.00 vs. $13,195.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emporia State University than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($14,854 vs. $22,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 25.6% lower than costs at Emporia State University ($7,410 vs. $9,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emporia State University than Mercy College of Health Sciences (89% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Health Sciences students is 77.2% larger than aid received Emporia State University ($9,472 vs. $5,345)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. ESU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy College of Health Sciences or ESU ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ESU or Mercy College of Health Sciences .
- Accepted freshman ESU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Mercy College of Health Sciences (3.12)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than ESU (95.7%)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. ESU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy College of Health Sciences or ESU ? 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 ESU and Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences earn on average $8,400 more per year than ESU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $39,000)
- Emporia State University students graduate with a $581 lower median federal student loan debt than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates. ($19,419 vs. $20,000)
- ESU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates. ($200 vs. $206)
- More Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ESU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/