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East Stroudsburg University MUW Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania PennWest Clarion Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Penn State Schuylkill Ship WCU Kutztown University of Pennsylvania Mansfield University PennWest Edinboro Penn College| Mercy College of Ohio | Lock Haven University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Lock Haven, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 2,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #1035 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | lhup.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $17,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | - | ||
| Admitted | 109 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 980/1190 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | LHU | ||
| 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
- Lock Haven University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,920 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. LHU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or LHU?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 110% more expensive to attend than LHU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.7% higher at LHU than Mercy College of Ohio ($17,290.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 45.6% lower than costs at Lock Haven University ($7,108 vs. $10,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Lock Haven University (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is ?% larger than aid received Lock Haven University ($12,134 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or LHU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LHU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. LHU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or LHU? 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 LHU and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at LHU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (46% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,400 more per year than LHU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,100)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than LHU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than LHU graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More LHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/