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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 69% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $348 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 39% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Union University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Virginia Union University?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 53.8% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.8% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Virginia Union University ($16,200.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Virginia Union University ($14,564 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 30.6% lower than costs at Virginia Union University ($7,108 vs. $9,286)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Virginia Union University (95% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 41.1% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($12,134 vs. $8,597)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Union University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (29% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $15,200 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $33,300)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $13,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $33,750)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($206 vs. $348)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/