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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Waynesburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 1,366 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #535 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | waynesburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $27,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $27,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $22,281 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $17,464 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 92% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 2,157 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 1,630 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 960/1200 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 34% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Waynesburg College | ||
| 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
- Waynesburg University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,366 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Waynesburg College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Waynesburg College?
- Waynesburg University is 68.5% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($27,300.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.5% higher at Waynesburg College than Mercy College of Ohio ($27,300.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Waynesburg College ($14,564 vs. $22,281)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 70.5% lower than costs at Waynesburg University ($7,108 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Waynesburg University (95% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Waynesburg University students is 43.9% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($17,464 vs. $12,134)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Waynesburg College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Waynesburg College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Waynesburg College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Waynesburg College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Waynesburg College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Waynesburg College? 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 Waynesburg College and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Waynesburg College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (57% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Waynesburg University earn on average $400 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Waynesburg College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Waynesburg College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Waynesburg College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/