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Overview |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 1,150 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #585 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $15,705 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $10,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 283 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 121 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 42.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 43% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 15/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 850/1070 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $206 |
Diversity |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
NKU | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 1,150 students)
NKU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 54.1% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.2% higher at NKU than Mercy College of Ohio ($21,096.00 vs. $16,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($8,151 vs. $15,705)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 64% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($7,108 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northern Kentucky University than Mercy College of Ohio (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northern Kentucky University students is 12.4% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($11,492 vs. $10,223)
NKU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College or NKU .
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (42.8%)
NKU vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College? 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 MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College and NKU.
- The graduation rate at NKU is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $8,800 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $39,700)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $4,950 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $24,950)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($206 vs. $257)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/