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Overview |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 911 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mchs.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $16,632 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,632 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,410 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $22,433 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 152 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 147 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 96.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 46.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $206 |
Diversity |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 86% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 10% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Mercy College of Health Sciences | ||
| 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Mercy College of Health Sciences based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 911 students)
EIU vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Mercy College of Health Sciences?
- Mercy College of Health Sciences is 71.3% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,632.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Mercy College of Health Sciences than Eastern Illinois University ($16,632.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Mercy College of Health Sciences ($13,380 vs. $22,433)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Health Sciences are 45.9% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,410 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Mercy College of Health Sciences (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 24.3% larger than aid received Mercy College of Health Sciences ($11,773 vs. $9,472)
EIU vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Mercy College of Health Sciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercy College of Health Sciences or EIU .
- Accepted freshman EIU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Mercy College of Health Sciences (3.12)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences has a higher acceptance rate (96.7%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Mercy College of Health Sciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU or Mercy College of Health Sciences? 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 Mercy College of Health Sciences and EIU.
- Graduates from Mercy College of Health Sciences earn on average $3,900 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $43,500)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,650)
- Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($206 vs. $244)
- More Mercy College of Health Sciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/