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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 0% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | - | ||
| Admitted | 109 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 13% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or PennWest California?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 110% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than PennWest California ($16,200.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 46.5% lower than costs at PennWest California ($7,108 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than PennWest California (95% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($12,134 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (53% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $6,000 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $42,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/