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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 96% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 930/1150 | ||
| 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 | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $239 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 20% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Marshall University?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 125.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.6% higher at Marshall University than Mercy College of Ohio ($18,244.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($8,756 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 66.6% lower than costs at Marshall University ($7,108 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marshall University than Mercy College of Ohio (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 8.1% larger than aid received Marshall University ($12,134 vs. $11,221)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Marshall University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (44% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $8,300 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,200)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,134 lower median federal student loan debt than Marshall University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,134)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Marshall University graduates. ($206 vs. $239)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/