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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | |||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $268 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 10% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 73% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 177.8% more expensive to attend than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 177.8% higher at Willamette University than Mercy College of Ohio ($45,000.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than Willamette University ($14,564 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 101.7% lower than costs at Willamette University ($7,108 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Mercy College of Ohio (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 128.3% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($27,700 vs. $12,134)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (77% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Willamette University earn on average $5,800 more per year than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $48,500)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $26,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($206 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/