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Overview |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Cincinnati, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 41,155 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #413 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uc.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,498 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,862 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,852 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,149 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,733 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 95% |
Admission |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,025 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 25,024 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.5% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 780/1030 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $206 |
Diversity |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
UC | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 1,261 students)
UC vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 40.9% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at UC than Mercy College of Ohio ($26,862.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than UC ($14,564 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 80.8% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($7,108 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (95% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 38.9% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,134 vs. $8,733)
UC vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or UC .
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
UC vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and UC.
- The graduation rate at UC is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $2,900 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,600)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($206 vs. $237)
- More UC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/