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Overview |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Location | Akron, OH | Toledo, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,465 | 1,261 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #838 | #569 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uakron.edu | mercycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,097 | $16,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,170 | $16,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,410 | $7,108 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,667 | $14,564 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,525 | $12,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 95% |
Admission |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,282 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 10,178 | 109 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9%Open | 46.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8%Open | 45.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1230 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $206 |
Diversity |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
University of Akron | MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 18% | ||
Campus |
University of Akron | 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
- University of Akron Main Campus is larger than than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College based on total student enrollment (13,465 students vs. 1,261 students)
University of Akron vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Akron or MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College?
- Mercy College of Ohio is 60.4% more expensive to attend than University of Akron for in-state tuition ($16,200.00 vs. $10,097.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College than University of Akron Main Campus ($16,200.00 vs. $13,170.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mercy College of Ohio than University of Akron ($14,564 vs. $14,667)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mercy College of Ohio are 74.6% lower than costs at University of Akron Main Campus ($7,108 vs. $12,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Akron Main Campus than Mercy College of Ohio (96% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mercy College of Ohio students is 42.3% larger than aid received University of Akron Main Campus ($12,134 vs. $8,525)
University of Akron vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Akron 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 University of Akron .
- University of Akron has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College (46.2%)
University of Akron vs. MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Akron 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 University of Akron.
- The graduation rate at University of Akron is higher than Mercy College of Ohio (38% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Mercy College of Ohio earn on average $8,400 more per year than University of Akron graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $40,100)
- Mercy College of Ohio students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Akron graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,500)
- MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than University of Akron graduates. ($206 vs. $263)
- More MCNWO|MCL|Mercy College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Akron students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/