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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 85% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $254 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 12% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 37% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or West Liberty University?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 85.9% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at West Liberty University than Mercy College of Ohio ($17,100.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($13,788 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 41% lower than costs at West Liberty University ($7,108 vs. $10,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than West Liberty University (95% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 108.3% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($12,134 vs. $5,824)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (46% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $10,600 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,900)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $4,617 lower median federal student loan debt than West Liberty University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,617)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than West Liberty University graduates. ($206 vs. $254)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/