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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | - | ||
| Admitted | 109 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $222 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Penn College | ||
| 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
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Penn College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Penn College than Mercy College of Ohio ($23,190.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Penn College ($14,564 vs. $23,030)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 70.7% lower than costs at Pennsylvania College of Technology ($7,108 vs. $12,130)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Pennsylvania College of Technology (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 67.3% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($12,134 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Penn 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 Penn College and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (42% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $4,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,400)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $21,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Penn College graduates. ($206 vs. $222)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/