Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Mercy College of Ohio's yield is 11 pts higher than Columbia International's
Yield rate - 2
Mercy College of Ohio admits 93% vs. 94% at Columbia International
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Mercy College of OhioOpen
- Columbia InternationalOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 11–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Mercy College of OhioTest-optional
- Columbia InternationalTest-optional
How they read a record
Mercy College of Ohio
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Columbia International
GPA is required.
What they look at
| Factor | Mercy College of Ohio | Columbia International |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Not considered | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Not considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why