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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 91% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 980/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 10% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ship | ||
| 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
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ship?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 69.3% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($16,200.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Ship ($14,564 vs. $21,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 62.3% lower than costs at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($7,108 vs. $11,538)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 59.8% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($12,134 vs. $7,593)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ship? 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 Ship and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Ship is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (60% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $1,300 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,200)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ship graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Ship graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/