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Overview |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Toledo, OH | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,261 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mercycollege.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,200 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,200 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,108 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,564 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,134 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 93% |
Admission |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 236 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 109 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 780/1030 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,500 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 88% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 15% | ||
Campus |
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | Youngstown State | ||
| 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 1,261 students)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Youngstown State?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 55.6% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.4% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Youngstown State University ($16,200.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($11,900 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 40.9% lower than costs at Youngstown State University ($7,108 vs. $10,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Youngstown State University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 59% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($12,134 vs. $7,631)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College .
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College.
- The graduation rate at Youngstown State is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (35% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $10,800 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $37,700)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/