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Overview |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,324 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #849 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,040 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,040 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,550 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,852 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,111 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 97% |
Admission |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,458 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 3,832 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.8% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 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 |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $206 |
Diversity |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 3% |
Students |
CSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CSU | 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
- Chicago State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,324 students vs. 1,150 students)
CSU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 101.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.5% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Chicago State University ($16,200.00 vs. $8,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($9,852 vs. $15,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 62.5% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($7,108 vs. $11,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Chicago State University (97% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 86.9% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($19,111 vs. $10,223)
CSU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (42.8%) than CSU (40.5%)
CSU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CSU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (21% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $10,200 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $38,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $11,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $31,250)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($206 vs. $323)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/