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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 90% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $240 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or WVSU?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 99.5% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.3% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than West Virginia State University ($16,200.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($11,684 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 71.8% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($7,108 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than West Virginia State University (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 28% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($12,134 vs. $9,482)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at WVSU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (25% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $15,800 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $32,700)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $3,250 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $23,250)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($206 vs. $240)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/