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McMurry University HSU TLU University of Toledo Concord University| Mercy College of Ohio | Howard Payne University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 833 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $29,522 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $29,522 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,074 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,705 | $25,768 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,223 | $18,957 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 91% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 1,269 | ||
| Admitted | 121 | 859 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 18/25 | ||
| 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) | ||
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Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $265 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 2% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (1,150 students vs. 833 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Howard Payne University?
- Howard Payne University is 82.2% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($29,522.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.2% higher at Howard Payne University than Mercy College of Ohio ($29,522.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Howard Payne University ($15,705 vs. $25,768)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 41.7% lower than costs at Howard Payne University ($7,108 vs. $10,074)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Howard Payne University (97% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Howard Payne University students is 85.4% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($18,957 vs. $10,223)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Howard Payne University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Howard Payne University? 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 Howard Payne University and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (46% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $8,200 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,686 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,686)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($206 vs. $265)
- More Howard Payne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (58% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/