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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Fairmont, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 3,498 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #979 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | fairmontstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $6,022 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $15,638 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $10,794 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $6,547 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 1,926 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 1,897 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 98.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 37% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 820/1050 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $37,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $227 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 11% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Fairmont State | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fairmont State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,498 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Fairmont State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Fairmont State ?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 169% more expensive to attend than Fairmont State for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $6,022.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Fairmont State University ($16,200.00 vs. $15,638.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fairmont State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($10,794 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 41% lower than costs at Fairmont State University ($7,108 vs. $10,022)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Fairmont State University (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 85.3% larger than aid received Fairmont State University ($12,134 vs. $6,547)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Fairmont State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Fairmont State ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fairmont State or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Fairmont State has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Fairmont State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Fairmont State ? 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 Fairmont State and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Fairmont State is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $10,900 more per year than Fairmont State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Fairmont State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Fairmont State graduates. ($206 vs. $227)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fairmont State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/