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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 2,217 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | dickinson.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $62,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $62,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $16,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,705 | $40,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,223 | $40,209 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 94% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 7,185 | ||
| Admitted | 121 | 3,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.8% | 43.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 17% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 84% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $217 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 61% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dickinson College is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,217 students vs. 1,150 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Dickinson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Dickinson College?
- Dickinson College is 288.3% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($62,900.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 288.3% higher at Dickinson College than Mercy College of Ohio ($62,900.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Dickinson College ($15,705 vs. $40,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 132.1% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,108 vs. $16,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Dickinson College (97% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 293.3% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($40,209 vs. $10,223)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Dickinson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Dickinson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dickinson College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Dickinson College has a higher acceptance rate (43.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Dickinson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Dickinson 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 Dickinson College and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Dickinson College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (84% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Dickinson College earn on average $13,500 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Dickinson College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Dickinson College graduates. ($206 vs. $217)
- More Dickinson College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/