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Overview |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $206 |
Diversity |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
KY State | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 18% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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
- Kentucky State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,726 students vs. 1,261 students)
KY State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 106.3% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38.1% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Kentucky State University ($16,200.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($11,473 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 13.6% lower than costs at Kentucky State University ($7,108 vs. $8,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 47% larger than aid received Kentucky State University ($12,134 vs. $8,257)
KY State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY 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 KY State .
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
KY State vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at KY State is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (21% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $17,500 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $31,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $29,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($206 vs. $299)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/