Mercy College of Ohio vs Wright State

Mercy College of Ohio and Wright State University-Main Campus, both esteemed institutions of higher learning in Ohio, offer distinct educational experiences. Mercy College, a private Catholic college, boasts a smaller student body and a higher acceptance rate compared to Wright State, a public research university. While Wright State offers a wider range of undergraduate and graduate programs, Mercy College excels in nursing, health professions, and business. Wright State's larger student body provides a more diverse campus environment, while Mercy College fosters a close-knit community. Both institutions offer competitive graduation rates, ensuring that students receive a quality education that prepares them for successful careers. Explore the detailed comparison table to discover more about the unique strengths and offerings of each university and make an informed decision that aligns with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Mercy College of Ohio	Wright State University-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Toledo, Ohio	Dayton, Ohio
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	76.0%	65.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	41.0%	96.0%
Application fees		$40
SAT range	728 - 930	945 - 1250
ACT range	16 - 21	17 - 24
Students submitting SAT score	17.0%	6.0%
Students submitting ACT score	55.0%	79.0%
Total number of applicants	288	6,338
Total number of admissions given out	118	6,087
Admitted students who chose to enroll	47	1,132
Yield rate	39.8%	18.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$33,970	In state: $26,960 Out of state: $36,378
Average net price	$18,174	$14,198
Tuition	$16,200	In state: $10,340 Out of state: $19,758
Room & board		Room/dormitory: $5,120 Meal plan: $4,700
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	79.0% Average amount $8,178	91.0% Average amount $8,040
Students receiving federal student loan	95.0% Average amount $5,785	48.0% Average amount $5,050
Students taking out private loans	13.0% Average amount $11,895	6.0% Average amount $10,596

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,224 Men 11.1% Women 88.9%	7,477 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	87 Men 12.6% Women 87.4%	2,818 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	14.9%	5.2%
International students	N/A	8.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	N/A	2,984
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Ohio Michigan Virginia	Ohio Indiana Michigan Florida Georgia

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Health Professions Business Engineering Education Psychology
Students to faculty ratio	6:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	51.8%	43.9%
Dropout rate	14.8%	54.0%
Transferred out	31.5%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $62,118 Year 2: $60,585 Year 3: $61,893 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $56,553 Year 2: $56,965 Year 3: $58,240 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,808 Year 2: $50,439 Year 3: $51,952 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $37,115 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $46,451 Health and Medical Administrative Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,959 Year 2: $43,426 Year 3: $42,556	Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $100,600 Year 2: $96,090 Year 3: $98,705 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $79,258 Year 2: $79,284 Year 3: $85,894 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,879 Year 2: $69,338 Year 3: $76,587 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $73,070 Year 3: $72,362 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,461 Year 2: $62,260 Year 3: $72,103 Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $65,238 Year 3: $71,607 Biomedical/Medical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,012 Year 3: $70,642 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,849 Year 2: $64,307 Year 3: $68,129 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,567 Year 2: $58,092 Year 3: $67,319 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $59,745 Year 2: $60,096 Year 3: $66,586

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