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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Slippery Rock, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 8,221 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #670 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | sru.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,268 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $17,873 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $5,398 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 5,591 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 4,156 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 74.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 60% | ||
| 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% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | ||
| 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
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (8,221 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 110% more expensive to attend than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($16,200.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($14,564 vs. $17,873)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 44.5% lower than costs at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($7,108 vs. $10,268)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania than Mercy College of Ohio (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 124.8% larger than aid received Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania ($12,134 vs. $5,398)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (74.3%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania? 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 Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,500 more per year than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 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/