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Overview |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | San Dimas, CA | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 500 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lifepacific.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $18,240 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,240 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,100 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,395 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,737 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 95% |
Admission |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 145 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 137 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.5% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54.7% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.91 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1085 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,530 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $212 | $206 |
Diversity |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 31% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Life Pacific College | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Life Pacific College | 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 Life Pacific College based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 500 students)
Life Pacific College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Life Pacific College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Life Pacific College is 12.6% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($18,240.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Life Pacific College than Mercy College of Ohio ($18,240.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Life Pacific College ($14,564 vs. $22,395)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 42.1% lower than costs at Life Pacific College ($7,108 vs. $10,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Life Pacific College (95% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 24.6% larger than aid received Life Pacific College ($12,134 vs. $9,737)
Life Pacific College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Life Pacific 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 Life Pacific College .
- Life Pacific College has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Life Pacific College vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Life Pacific 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 Life Pacific College.
- The graduation rate at Life Pacific College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (33% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $16,500 more per year than Life Pacific College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $32,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $530 lower median federal student loan debt than Life Pacific College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,530)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Life Pacific College graduates. ($206 vs. $212)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Life Pacific College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/