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Overview |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Aurora, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,935 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #826 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | aurora.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,000 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,000 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,240 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,220 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,017 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,264 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 4,482 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.1% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1133 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,337 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $206 |
Diversity |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Aurora University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Aurora University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (5,935 students vs. 1,150 students)
Aurora University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Aurora University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Aurora University is 72.8% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($28,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.8% higher at Aurora University than Mercy College of Ohio ($28,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Aurora University ($15,705 vs. $19,220)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 86.3% lower than costs at Aurora University ($7,108 vs. $13,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Aurora University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Aurora University students is 95.8% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($20,017 vs. $10,223)
Aurora University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Aurora University 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 Aurora University .
- Aurora University has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
Aurora University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Aurora University 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 Aurora University.
- The graduation rate at Aurora University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $5,600 more per year than Aurora University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,900)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $2,337 lower median federal student loan debt than Aurora University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $22,337)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Aurora University graduates. ($206 vs. $230)
- More Aurora University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/