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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Carlisle, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 2,137 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| 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 | $60,776 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $60,776 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $15,938 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $37,610 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $39,554 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 94% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 8,261 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 2,885 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 34.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Dickinson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 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 | 12% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 58% | ||
| 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 | 76% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 63% | ||
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 (2,137 students vs. 1,261 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 275.2% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($60,776.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.2% higher at Dickinson College than Mercy College of Ohio ($60,776.00 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 ($14,564 vs. $37,610)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 124.2% lower than costs at Dickinson College ($7,108 vs. $15,938)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Dickinson College (95% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dickinson College students is 226% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($39,554 vs. $12,134)
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 .
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Dickinson College (34.9%)
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/