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Overview |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Kearney, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 911 | 6,041 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #571 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mchs.edu | unk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,632 | $6,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,632 | $12,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,410 | $11,390 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,433 | $16,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,472 | $7,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 100% |
Admission |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 152 | 6,794 | ||
| Admitted | 147 | 5,842 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.7% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.12 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $219 |
Diversity |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | UNK | ||
| 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
- University of Nebraska at Kearney is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (6,041 students vs. 911 students)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UNK Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mercy College of Health Sciences or UNK?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is 167.4% more expensive to attend than UNK for in-state tuition ($16,632.00 vs. $6,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.2% higher at Mercy College of Health Sciences than University of Nebraska at Kearney ($16,632.00 vs. $12,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($16,564 vs. $22,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 53.7% lower than costs at University of Nebraska at Kearney ($7,410 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Nebraska at Kearney than Mercy College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Health Sciences students is 30.1% larger than aid received University of Nebraska at Kearney ($9,472 vs. $7,282)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UNK Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mercy College of Health Sciences or UNK? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNK or Mercy College of Health Sciences .
- Accepted freshman UNK students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.24) than students at Mercy College of Health Sciences (3.12)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than UNK (86%)
Mercy College of Health Sciences vs. UNK Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mercy College of Health Sciences or UNK? 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 UNK and Mercy College of Health Sciences.
- Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences earn on average $4,000 more per year than UNK graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,400)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNK graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,250)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNK graduates. ($206 vs. $219)
- More UNK graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercy College of Health Sciences students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/