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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 900/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $248 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 9% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 106.4% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.9% higher at West Virginia University Tech than Mercy College of Ohio ($19,584.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($9,529 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 64.3% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($7,108 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Mercy College of Ohio (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 37.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,134 vs. $8,830)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at West Virginia University Tech is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (29% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $2,100 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $4,001 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,001)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($206 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/