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Overview |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, FL | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,175 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ewc.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,658 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,658 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,010 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,763 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,172 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,805 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 8,316 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.8% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/990 | 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 |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 18% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,800 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $206 |
Diversity |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Edward Waters College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Edward Waters College is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,175 students vs. 1,150 students)
Edward Waters College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Edward Waters College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 10.5% more expensive to attend than Edward Waters College for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.5% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Edward Waters College ($16,200.00 vs. $14,658.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Edward Waters College than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($13,763 vs. $15,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 12.7% lower than costs at Edward Waters College ($7,108 vs. $8,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Edward Waters College than Mercy College of Ohio (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Edward Waters College students is 28.8% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($13,172 vs. $10,223)
Edward Waters College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Edward Waters College 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 Edward Waters College .
- Edward Waters College has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
Edward Waters College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Edward Waters College 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 Edward Waters College.
- The graduation rate at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College is higher than Edward Waters College (20% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $20,700 more per year than Edward Waters College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $27,800)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Edward Waters College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/