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Wesley College Wooster Gannon University Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Wittenberg University Denison Muskingum Capital University ONU Ohio State University-Marion Campus W&J Otterbein University| Ohio Wesleyan University | Mercyhurst College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Delaware, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,410 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | owu.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,262 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,262 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,745 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,311 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,757 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,324 | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,778 | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1123/1358 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,600 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $276 |
Diversity |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
OWU | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than OWU based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,410 students)
OWU vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OWU or Mercyhurst College?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Mercyhurst College for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at OWU than Mercyhurst College ($49,262.00 vs. $40,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercyhurst College than OWU ($24,935 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Wesleyan University are 2% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($13,745 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Mercyhurst College (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Mercyhurst College ($36,757 vs. $32,418)
OWU vs. Mercyhurst College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OWU or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or OWU .
- Accepted freshman OWU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Mercyhurst College (3.36)
- Mercyhurst College has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than OWU (52.2%)
OWU vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OWU or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and OWU.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Ohio Wesleyan University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $5,900 more per year than Mercyhurst College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $43,700)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $302 lower median federal student loan debt than OWU graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,000)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than OWU graduates. ($276 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mercyhurst College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/