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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU University of Toledo Lees-McRae College| Johnson C Smith University | Mercy College of Ohio | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,102 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #958 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcsu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,450 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,450 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,014 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,326 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,883 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,273 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 1,832 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.9% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | 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 |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 26% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,050 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $206 |
Diversity |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 79% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
JCSU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 17% | ||
Campus |
JCSU | 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
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than JCSU based on total student enrollment (1,150 students vs. 1,102 students)
JCSU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCSU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Johnson C Smith University is 13.9% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($18,450.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at JCSU than Mercy College of Ohio ($18,450.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than JCSU ($15,705 vs. $19,326)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 26.8% lower than costs at Johnson C Smith University ($7,108 vs. $9,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Mercy College of Ohio (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson C Smith University students is 45.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($14,883 vs. $10,223)
JCSU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCSU 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 JCSU .
- JCSU has a higher acceptance rate (42.9%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
JCSU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCSU 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 JCSU.
- The graduation rate at JCSU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $18,200 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $30,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $12,050 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $32,050)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($206 vs. $331)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/