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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Plainview, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,150 | 2,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #585 | #539 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | wbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $21,728 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $21,728 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $9,356 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,705 | $20,222 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,223 | $14,541 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 96% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 283 | 1,974 | ||
| Admitted | 121 | 1,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.8% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 43% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | 900/1090 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $19,875 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $205 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 28% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 14% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Wayland Baptist University | ||
| 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
- Wayland Baptist University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (2,861 students vs. 1,150 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Wayland Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Wayland Baptist University?
- Wayland Baptist University is 34.1% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($21,728.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Wayland Baptist University than Mercy College of Ohio ($21,728.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Wayland Baptist University ($15,705 vs. $20,222)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 31.6% lower than costs at Wayland Baptist University ($7,108 vs. $9,356)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Wayland Baptist University (97% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wayland Baptist University students is 42.2% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($14,541 vs. $10,223)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Wayland Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Wayland Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wayland Baptist University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Wayland Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Wayland Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Wayland Baptist 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 Wayland Baptist University and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Wayland Baptist University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wayland Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $44,800)
- Wayland Baptist University students graduate with a $125 lower median federal student loan debt than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($19,875 vs. $20,000)
- Wayland Baptist University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates. ($205 vs. $206)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wayland Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/