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Overview |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,385 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #769 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuohio.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,144 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,359 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,197 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,719 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,436 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,570 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 9,872 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.3% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.8% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1130 | 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,200 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Cleveland State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Cleveland State | 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
- Cleveland State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (14,385 students vs. 1,261 students)
Cleveland State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cleveland State or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 33.4% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Cleveland State than Mercy College of Ohio ($17,359.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Cleveland State ($14,564 vs. $15,719)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 99.7% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($7,108 vs. $14,197)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Cleveland State University (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 28.6% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($12,134 vs. $9,436)
Cleveland State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State .
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Cleveland State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cleveland State 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 Cleveland State.
- The graduation rate at Cleveland State is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (30% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $4,300 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,200)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Cleveland State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Cleveland State graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/