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Overview |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Raleigh, NC | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,067 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #569 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawu.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,808 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,808 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,514 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,204 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,548 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 95% |
Admission |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,435 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 1,486 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 61% | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,000 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $38,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $392 | $206 |
Diversity |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 58% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 39% | 3% |
Students |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Shaw University | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mercy College of Ohio is larger than than Shaw University based on total student enrollment (1,261 students vs. 1,067 students)
Shaw University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shaw University or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 37.2% more expensive to attend than Shaw University for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.2% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than Shaw University ($16,200.00 vs. $11,808.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shaw University than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College ($14,204 vs. $14,564)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 19.8% lower than costs at Shaw University ($7,108 vs. $8,514)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mercy College of Ohio than Shaw University (95% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shaw University students is 28.1% larger than aid received Mercy College of Ohio ($15,548 vs. $12,134)
Shaw University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shaw University 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 Shaw University .
- Shaw University has a higher acceptance rate (61%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
Shaw University vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shaw University 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 Shaw University.
- The graduation rate at Shaw University is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (27% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $19,500 more per year than Shaw University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $29,000)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Shaw University graduates. ($20,000 vs. $38,000)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than Shaw University graduates. ($206 vs. $392)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shaw University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/