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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Oshkosh, WI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 13,761 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #785 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | uwosh.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $6,806 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $14,719 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $8,940 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,705 | $12,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,223 | $6,088 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 51% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 9,082 | ||
| Admitted | 121 | 7,872 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.8% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| 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 | UWO | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,748 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $245 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 7% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | UWO | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (13,761 students vs. 1,150 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. UWO Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or UWO?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 138% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $6,806.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.1% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($16,200.00 vs. $14,719.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($12,942 vs. $15,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 25.8% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($7,108 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (97% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 67.9% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($10,223 vs. $6,088)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. UWO Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or UWO? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWO or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- UWO has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. UWO Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or UWO? 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 UWO and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at UWO is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (50% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $4,400 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,100)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,748 lower median federal student loan debt than UWO graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,748)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than UWO graduates. ($206 vs. $245)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/