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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,705 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,223 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 121 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.8% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 880/1100 | ||
| 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 | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $289 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 31% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Ferrum College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (1,150 students vs. 767 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 130.9% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 130.9% higher at Ferrum College than Mercy College of Ohio ($37,400.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Ferrum College ($15,705 vs. $22,521)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 86.1% lower than costs at Ferrum College ($7,108 vs. $13,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 213.6% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($32,061 vs. $10,223)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Ferrum 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 Ferrum College and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Ferrum College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (31% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $9,500 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $28,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($206 vs. $289)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/