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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 2,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #698 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $32,342 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $32,342 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $11,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,705 | $21,100 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,223 | $23,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 99% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 1,635 | ||
| Admitted | 121 | 1,055 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.8% | 64.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $211 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 30% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | University of Charleston | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Charleston is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,758 students vs. 1,150 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 99.6% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($32,342.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at University of Charleston than Mercy College of Ohio ($32,342.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than University of Charleston ($15,705 vs. $21,100)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 57% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($7,108 vs. $11,162)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 129.3% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($23,439 vs. $10,223)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (64.5%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (51% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $3,300 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $45,200)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Charleston graduates. ($20,000 vs. $20,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than University of Charleston graduates. ($206 vs. $211)
- More University of Charleston 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/