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Overview |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Kent, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,106 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #829 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kent.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,674 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,144 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,040 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,333 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,888 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 97% |
Admission |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,365 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 19,379 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.6% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1230 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,825 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $267 | $206 |
Diversity |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Kent State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Kent 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (26,106 students vs. 1,150 students)
Kent State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Kent State or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 27.8% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $12,674.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.7% higher at Kent State than Mercy College of Ohio ($22,144.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Kent State ($15,705 vs. $20,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 83.5% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($7,108 vs. $13,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Kent State University at Kent (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 3.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($10,223 vs. $9,888)
Kent State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Kent 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 Kent State .
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (86.6%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
Kent State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Kent 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 Kent State.
- The graduation rate at Kent State is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (50% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $8,200 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,825 lower median federal student loan debt than Kent State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,825)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Kent State graduates. ($206 vs. $267)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/