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Overview |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $206 |
Diversity |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 1,261 students)
EIU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 66.9% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.5% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Eastern Illinois University ($16,200.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($13,380 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 52.1% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($7,108 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 3.1% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($12,134 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU 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 EIU .
- EIU has a higher acceptance rate (68%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
EIU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (59% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $5,000 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $43,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,650 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,650)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($206 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/