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Overview |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Location | Circleville, OH | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,600 | 2,801 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Other Protestant | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohiochristian.edu | mercyhurst.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,700 | $40,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,700 | $40,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,230 | $14,025 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,490 | $24,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,560 | $32,418 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 95% |
Admission |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,625 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,920 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,500 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,886 | $26,698 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $276 |
Diversity |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 47% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 30% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 4% |
Students |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Ohio Christian University | Mercyhurst College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Mercyhurst College is larger than than Ohio Christian University based on total student enrollment (2,801 students vs. 1,600 students)
Ohio Christian University vs. Mercyhurst College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio Christian University or Mercyhurst College?
- Mercyhurst College is 86.8% more expensive to attend than Ohio Christian University for in-state tuition ($40,530.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.8% higher at Mercyhurst College than Ohio Christian University ($40,530.00 vs. $21,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio Christian University than Mercyhurst College ($20,490 vs. $24,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Christian University are 52% lower than costs at Mercyhurst College ($9,230 vs. $14,025)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercyhurst College than Ohio Christian University (95% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercyhurst College students is 158.1% larger than aid received Ohio Christian University ($32,418 vs. $12,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio Christian University or Mercyhurst College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mercyhurst College or Ohio Christian University .
Ohio Christian University vs. Mercyhurst College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio Christian University or Mercyhurst 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 Mercyhurst College and Ohio Christian University.
- The graduation rate at Mercyhurst College is higher than Ohio Christian University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Mercyhurst College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Ohio Christian University graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $32,500)
- Mercyhurst College students graduate with a $1,188 lower median federal student loan debt than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($26,698 vs. $27,886)
- Mercyhurst College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Ohio Christian University graduates. ($276 vs. $288)
- More Mercyhurst College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Christian University students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/