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Overview |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,454 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1017 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,404 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,404 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,390 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,821 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,318 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 97% |
Admission |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,291 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 1,514 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $206 |
Diversity |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Central State University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Central State 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 | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,454 students vs. 1,150 students)
Central State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 199.8% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $5,404.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Central State University ($16,200.00 vs. $7,404.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($14,821 vs. $15,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 60.2% lower than costs at Central State University ($7,108 vs. $11,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Central State University (97% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 61.8% larger than aid received Central State University ($10,223 vs. $6,318)
Central State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State 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 Central State University .
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (46%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
Central State University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State 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 Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Central State University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (24% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $21,300 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $27,200)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $19,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $39,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $197 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($206 vs. $403)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/