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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 48% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shenandoah University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or SU?
- Shenandoah University is 108.6% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($33,790.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.6% higher at SU than Mercy College of Ohio ($33,790.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than SU ($14,564 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 58% lower than costs at Shenandoah University ($7,108 vs. $11,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shenandoah University students is 93.4% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($23,467 vs. $12,134)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or SU? 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 SU and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $48,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/